Digestibility of branched and linear α-gluco-oligosaccharides in vitro and in ileal-cannulated pigs

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  • Isomalto-oligosaccharides (IMOs) may promote health by modulating intestinal microbiota. We hypothesized that the proportion of α–(1 → 6) linkages in IMOs determines their digestibility. Ileal-cannulated pigs were fed diets containing IMO, IMO-DP3 with a greater DP and more α-(1 → 4) linkages, and digestible or resistant maltodextrins. Oligosaccharides were analysed by high-performance anion-exchange chromatography. Compared to IMO, IMO-DP3 contained more panose (18.6 vs. 10.3%) but less isomaltose (7.5 vs. 22.3%) and isomaltotriose (6.1 vs. 12.6%). The apparent ileal digestibility of dry matter were 3% greater for IMO-DP3 and digestible maltodextrin than resistant maltodextrin; the digestibility of IMO was not different from other oligosaccharides. Ileal propionate, isovalerate, and total SCFA was greater for IMO-DP3 and digestible maltodextrin than IMO. In conclusion, IMO was less digestible than IMO-DP3. Structural properties of IMOs are important determinants of their functional properties within the porcine digestive tract.

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    2020-01-01
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    Article (Draft / Submitted)
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    https://doi.org/10.7939/r3-h1xx-0736
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    Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
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    • Hu, Y., Heyer, C. M. E., Wang, W., Zijlstra, R. T., & Gänzle, M. G.. (2020). Digestibility of branched and linear α-gluco-oligosaccharides in vitro and in ileal-cannulated pigs. Food Research International, 127. https://doi-org.login.ezproxy.library.ualberta.ca/10.1016/j.foodres.2019.108726