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fructan
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fructan [ˈfrʌktən]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a type of polymer of fructose, present in certain fruits


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The report covers the following segments: fructans (inulin, fructo-oligosaccharides) and lactose-derived prebiotics (galacto-oligosaccharides and galacto-fructans).
Delzenne, "Inulin-Type Fructans Modulate Gastrointestinal Peptides Involved in Appetite Regulation (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 and Ghrelin) in Rats," Br.
Fructans are found in significantly greater amounts in the stem than in the leaves.
 
 
 
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