Concentration and Purifi cation of Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) Root Fructooligosaccharides Using Membrane Technology
Yacon is a perennial plant originating from the Andean region whose roots have been receiving increased att ention due to their high content of prebiotic fructooligosaccharides (FOS).Apart from many HORSETAIL GRASS health benefi ts, FOS have interesting characteristics as food ingredients, so are used as sugar substitute, and their extraction from