Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to partially hydrolysed guar gum (PHGG) and decreasing potentially pathogenic gastro-intestinal microorganisms (ID 788), changes in short chain fatty acid (SCFA) production and/or pH in the gastro-intestinal tract (ID 787, 813), changes in bowel function (ID 813, 853, 1902, 1903, 1904, 2929, 2930, 2931), and reduction of gastro-intestinal discomfort (ID 813, 1902, 1903, 1904, 2929, 2930, 2931) pursuant to Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006

EFSA Journal

Volumn 9, Issue 6, 2011, Pages

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Author keywords

bowel function; gastro intestinal discomfort; health claims; Partially hydrolysed guar gum; potentially pathogenic gastro intestinal microorganisms

Indexed keywords

EID: 85013344245     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2254     Document Type: Article

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