Advanced Modification Strategies of Plant-Sourced Dietary Fibers and Their Applications in Functional Foods

Plant-sourced Dietary Fibers (PDFs) have garnered significant attention due to their multi- faceted health benefits, particularly in glycemic control, lipid metabolism regulation, and gut microbiota modulation. This review systematically investigates advanced modifica- tion strategies, including physical, chemical, bioengineering, and hybrid approaches, to improve the physicochemical properties and bioactivity of PDFs from legumes, cereals, and other sources. Key modifications such as steam...