摘要 |
The invention relates to the use of a carbohydrate represented by the formula Gal n -X o -Gal p , wherein
n and p are integers in the range of 0-9, with the proviso that the sum of n and
p is in the range of 1-9,
o is an integer in the range of 1-9, with the proviso that the sum of n, o and p is 2-10,
Gal is a galactose moiety,
X 0 represents a monosaccharide moiety different from Gal (if o=1) - which monosaccharide moiety is optionally an acetylated or reduced monosacharide moiety - or an oligosaccharide moiety (if o>1), comprising at least one monosaccharide moiety different from Gal - which monosaccharide moiety is optionally an acetylated or reduced monosacharide moiety -
in the manufacture of a food or medicament for providing an effect in a distal part of the colon, in particular for stimulating beneficial bacteria in the distal part of the colon of a human, another mammal or another vertebrate. |