Prebiotic use of fruits and fruit juices in the promotion of beneficial gut microflora

摘要

#$%^&*AU2011224075A120111006.pdf#####ABSTRACT The invention concerns the prebiotics effects of dark fruit and their juices such as blackcurrent, cranberry and pomegranate juices. The invention is also directed to the use of a dark fruit or dark fruit juice for manufacture of an orally ingestable composition to promote health by promoting the growth of beneficial gut microflora. The beverage can be made from one or more dark fruit or juices, in combination with other prebiotics or probiotics and various other ingredients.