Extraction and Characterization of Inulin-Type Fructans from Artichoke Wastes and Their Effect on the Growth of Intestinal Bacteria Associated with Health

Figure 3

The OD₆₀₀ of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains cultures after 48 h incubation at 37°C under anaerobic condition in the presence of 2% artichoke inulin (grey) and FOS (blue). Data represent the mean of three independent experiments, each performed in duplicate. Error bars indicate the mean standard deviation for each culture. ^∗∗ value <0.05 and ^∗ value <0.1.