Science and Technology of Fructans

Glossary of Fructan Terms. History of Fructan Research. Chemical Structure and Characteristics. Analytical Methods for the Determination of Fructan Structure and Biosynthesis. The Origin, Distribution and Evolutionary Significance of Fructans. Metabolism in Microorganisms. The Metabolism of Fructan in Higher Plants. Fructans in Crop Production and Preservation. Fructans in Human and Animal Diets. Production and Utilization of Microbial Fructans. Production and Utilization of Inulin. Subject Index.