# Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/microbial-metabolites-in-food-biotechnology-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 833,451 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the role of fructans, such as inulin and oligofructose, in nutrition and health. It covers their impact on gut microbiota, calcium absorption, immune modulation, and their potential as prebiotics and dietary fiber. The papers also discuss the health benefits and applications of fructans in functional foods. |
| Domain | Health Sciences |
| Field | Nursing |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T12489 |
| Works | 61,326 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [David Moher](https://scholariq.org/researchers/david-moher/)
- [Jeffrey I. Gordon](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jeffrey-i-gordon/)
- [David Botstein](https://scholariq.org/researchers/david-botstein/)
- [Edward L. Giovannucci](https://scholariq.org/researchers/edward-l-giovannucci/)
- [Eugene V. Koonin](https://scholariq.org/researchers/eugene-v-koonin/)
- [Michael Phillips](https://scholariq.org/researchers/michael-phillips-2/)
- [Ramnik J. Xavier](https://scholariq.org/researchers/ramnik-j-xavier/)
- [Curtis Huttenhower](https://scholariq.org/researchers/curtis-huttenhower/)
- [Willem M. de Vos](https://scholariq.org/researchers/willem-m-de-vos/)
- [Jens J. Holst](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jens-j-holst/)
- [Jian‐Kang Zhu](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jian-kang-zhu/)
- [Massimo Círillo](https://scholariq.org/researchers/massimo-cirillo/)

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