Glycan degradation in Polygonati Rhizoma: Effects of traditional ‘nine steaming and nine basking’ on low molecular weight Fructans and polysaccharides

The traditional “nine steaming and nine basking” method for processing Polygonati Rhizoma has been practiced in China for over two millennia. However, research on its impact on glycans, particularly low molecular weight fructans, is limited. Therefore, dynamic changes in glycans were analyzed based...

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Main Authors: Xingyu Mei, Jiabei Xia, Wenqing Li, Yufen Wu, Huan Cheng, Shiguo Chen, Xingqian Ye, Jianle Chen
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Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
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Jiabei Xia
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Huan Cheng
Shiguo Chen
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Jianle Chen
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description The traditional “nine steaming and nine basking” method for processing Polygonati Rhizoma has been practiced in China for over two millennia. However, research on its impact on glycans, particularly low molecular weight fructans, is limited. Therefore, dynamic changes in glycans were analyzed based on the two common species, Polygonatum filipes and Polygonatum cyrtonema. Results revealed the significant degradation of low molecular weight fructans within the first three processing cycles, with complete degradation by the seventh cycle, suggesting that the traditional technique may be excessive. Molecular weight analysis indicated the aggregation, degradation, and reaggregation of polysaccharides, with a notable decrease in fructose and an increase in galactose. This suggested that fructans were the primary constituents before processing, while galactans prevailed afterward. No significant differences in carbohydrate changes were found between the two species. This study enhances our understanding of the traditional processing mechanisms and promotes the efficient utilization of Polygonati Rhizoma.
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spelling doaj-art-ca6eb18e20504b489b2fb4149703d72b2025-02-12T05:32:08ZengElsevierFood Chemistry: X2590-15752025-01-0125102131Glycan degradation in Polygonati Rhizoma: Effects of traditional ‘nine steaming and nine basking’ on low molecular weight Fructans and polysaccharidesXingyu Mei0Jiabei Xia1Wenqing Li2Yufen Wu3Huan Cheng4Shiguo Chen5Xingqian Ye6Jianle Chen7College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Ningbo Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, ChinaCollege of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Ningbo Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, ChinaCollege of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Zhejiang University Zhongyuan Institute, Zhengzhou 450000, ChinaNinghai County Forestry Specialty Technology Promotion Station, Ningbo 315600, ChinaCollege of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Ningbo Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China; Zhejiang University Zhongyuan Institute, Zhengzhou 450000, ChinaCollege of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Ningbo Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China; Zhejiang University Zhongyuan Institute, Zhengzhou 450000, ChinaCollege of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Ningbo Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China; Zhejiang University Zhongyuan Institute, Zhengzhou 450000, ChinaCollege of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Ningbo Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China; Zhejiang University Zhongyuan Institute, Zhengzhou 450000, China; School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, China; Corresponding author at: College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.The traditional “nine steaming and nine basking” method for processing Polygonati Rhizoma has been practiced in China for over two millennia. However, research on its impact on glycans, particularly low molecular weight fructans, is limited. Therefore, dynamic changes in glycans were analyzed based on the two common species, Polygonatum filipes and Polygonatum cyrtonema. Results revealed the significant degradation of low molecular weight fructans within the first three processing cycles, with complete degradation by the seventh cycle, suggesting that the traditional technique may be excessive. Molecular weight analysis indicated the aggregation, degradation, and reaggregation of polysaccharides, with a notable decrease in fructose and an increase in galactose. This suggested that fructans were the primary constituents before processing, while galactans prevailed afterward. No significant differences in carbohydrate changes were found between the two species. This study enhances our understanding of the traditional processing mechanisms and promotes the efficient utilization of Polygonati Rhizoma.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157524010198Polygonatum filipesPolygonatum cyrtonemaLow molecular weight fructansPolysaccharidesHPAEC-PADProcessed Polygonati Rhizoma
spellingShingle Xingyu Mei
Jiabei Xia
Wenqing Li
Yufen Wu
Huan Cheng
Shiguo Chen
Xingqian Ye
Jianle Chen
Glycan degradation in Polygonati Rhizoma: Effects of traditional ‘nine steaming and nine basking’ on low molecular weight Fructans and polysaccharides
Food Chemistry: X
Polygonatum filipes
Polygonatum cyrtonema
Low molecular weight fructans
Polysaccharides
HPAEC-PAD
Processed Polygonati Rhizoma
title Glycan degradation in Polygonati Rhizoma: Effects of traditional ‘nine steaming and nine basking’ on low molecular weight Fructans and polysaccharides
title_full Glycan degradation in Polygonati Rhizoma: Effects of traditional ‘nine steaming and nine basking’ on low molecular weight Fructans and polysaccharides
title_fullStr Glycan degradation in Polygonati Rhizoma: Effects of traditional ‘nine steaming and nine basking’ on low molecular weight Fructans and polysaccharides
title_full_unstemmed Glycan degradation in Polygonati Rhizoma: Effects of traditional ‘nine steaming and nine basking’ on low molecular weight Fructans and polysaccharides
title_short Glycan degradation in Polygonati Rhizoma: Effects of traditional ‘nine steaming and nine basking’ on low molecular weight Fructans and polysaccharides
title_sort glycan degradation in polygonati rhizoma effects of traditional nine steaming and nine basking on low molecular weight fructans and polysaccharides
topic Polygonatum filipes
Polygonatum cyrtonema
Low molecular weight fructans
Polysaccharides
HPAEC-PAD
Processed Polygonati Rhizoma
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157524010198
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