Abstract

This comprehensive review explores the growing interest in natural polysaccharides and focuses specifically on levan polysaccharide. The review comprehensively addresses levan's sources, production methodologies, structural attributes, functional behaviours, mechanistic insights, and wide-ranging applications, emphasizing pivotal research outcomes. Levan polysaccharide exhibits remarkable properties as a functional prebiotic with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic benefits. It serves as a versatile ingredient, finding applications as a natural sweetener, adhesive, emulsifier, and foaming agent in various industries. This review provides valuable insights into the potential of levan and its wide-ranging applications in various sectors.

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