Compositions comprising maltotriose and methods of using same to inhibit damage caused by dehydration processes

Abstract

Compositions comprising maltotriose are disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, the compositions comprise maltotriose and at least one component whose function is subject to impairment by a dehydration process, such as a live microorganism. Methods for inhibiting damage caused by dehydration are also disclosed herein. In particular embodiments, the method includes preparing a composition comprising maltotriose and at least one component whose function is subject to impairment by a dehydration process and removing water from the composition by one or more dehydration processes.

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technical field [0001] The present invention generally relates to compositions comprising maltotriose and methods of inhibiting damage caused directly or indirectly by the dehydration process. Background technique [0002] Dehydration processes, such as spray drying and freeze drying, are used in many fields and have various benefits such as improved stability and improved storage and handling properties of materials. Despite these benefits, the dehydration process can cause significant damage. For example, it is often desirable to include live, beneficial microorganisms in frozen or spray-dried nutritional compositions for human use to promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the human intestinal tract. Unfortunately, however, the dehydration process can potentially cause significant damage and oxidative stress to microbial cell membranes, lipids, proteins, and DNA. Thus, when the composition is administered to humans, the viability of the microorganisms can be ...

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Unfortunately, however, the dehydration process can potentially cause significant damage and oxidative stress to microbial cell membranes, lipids, proteins, and DNA