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

<table class="table-group" id="tab2"><tr><td><table class="table"><tr><td class="thead-hr" colspan="3"><hr/></td></tr><tr class="thead"><td class="align_left">Artichoke parts</td><td class="align_left">Reducing sugars content (g/100 g of dry material)</td><td class="align_left">Inulin content (g/100 g of dry material)</td></tr><tr><td class="thead-hr" colspan="3"><hr/></td></tr><tr><td class="align_left">Bract</td><td class="align_center">10.40 ± 0.91</td><td class="align_center">15.96 ± 1.75</td></tr><tr><td class="align_left">Stem</td><td class="align_center">20.68 ± 2.30</td><td class="align_center">27.97 ± 4.58</td></tr><tr><td class="align_left">Leaves</td><td class="align_center">23.09 ± 0.84</td><td class="align_center">4.70 ± 1.21</td></tr><tr><td class="align_left">Heart</td><td class="align_center">30.59 ± 2.02</td><td class="align_center">40.02 ± 0.99</td></tr><tr class="table-tr"><td colspan="3"><hr class="tbody-hr"/></td></tr></table></td></tr></table>

<div>Sugar composition of the dried artichoke waste residue.</div>

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Table 2: Extraction and Characterization of Inulin-Type Fructans from Artichoke Wastes and Their Effect on the Growth of Intestinal Bacteria Associated with Health 

Table 2 | Extraction and Characterization of Inulin-Type Fructans from Artichoke Wastes and Their Effect on the Growth of Intestinal Bacteria Associated with Health 