Abstract
The effects of oligosaccharide containing theanderose (TR-32) on fecal microflora and properties were studied in healthy volunteers, who consumed TR-32 containing 4.0, 3.0 or 2.0g theanderose daily for 21 days. No significant change was observed in fecal moisture content, but a slight change occurred in the fecal pH value during intake of theanderose. Fecal microflora examination showed that the counts and the ratio of Bifidobacterium were significantly changed by a daily intake of 4.0 or 3.0g theanderose. A tendency for an increase of fecal Bifidobacterium was observed during administration of 2.0g of theanderose.
