Emerging trends of microbial technology for the production of oligosaccharides from biowaste and their potential application as prebiotic

Oligosaccharides are the sugars made up of 3-10 saccharides units and one of the classes of prebiotics obtained from various biowastes. These biowastes could include rice straw, husk, spent coffee grounds, sugarcane bagasse, spent tea leaves, fruits and vegetables peel, corn stalk, corn stover, deoiled meals and brewer's spent grains etc., which can be used as a resource for oligosaccharides production. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the suitability of different biowaste resources for oligosaccharide production followed by critical analysis of the recent updates and production methods. The review also discusses the tremendous prebiotic potential of oligosaccharides in food applications with prospects for further advancements in the field.

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This review provides a comprehensive overview of the suitability of different biowaste resources for oligosaccharide production and critically analyzes recent updates and production methods. It also discusses the significant prebiotic potential of oligosaccharides in food applications and explores future prospects for advancement in the field.