Producerea de β-glucan din drojdiile vinurilor locale produse cu utilizarea diferitor tehnologii

Abstract

In recent years, researchers have increasingly focused on β-glucans, particularly exploring potential sources and finding ways to repurpose agro-food waste. In this regard, the Republic of Moldova, as an agrarian nation, offers a diverse range of agro-food residues suitable for utilization. β-glucans are bioactive substances known for their diverse biological activities, such as anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-modulating effects. Due to its unique physical properties, including solubility, viscosity, and gelation, β-glucans are finding growing applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries [1]. β-glucan has successfully been extracted from brewery spent yeast by-products and is proposed for use as an ingredient, additive, animal feed supplement, and fish immunostimulant.