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Sep 2026
Dietary Microbial Polysaccharides in Food Systems: Production, Functional Properties, and Applications
ABSTRACT Microbial polysaccharides are structurally diverse biopolymers produced by bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and algae, functioning as extracellular matrices and/or intracellular carbon reserves depending on the organism and growth conditions. Among them, microbial exopolysaccharides (EPSs) have attracted substantial i...
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