Bioactive Potential of Extracted Fibers

WG4 coordinates work to investigate the potential bioactive properties of extracted fibers, including antioxidant activity, bound phenolics, prebiotic potential, interactions with gut microbiota and the release of bioactive compounds during digestion. The group aims to develop and apply appropriate experimental approaches for assessing bioavailability and bioefficacy while distinguishing laboratory findings from substantiated health effects. The resulting evidence is intended to inform sustainability and regulatory evaluation (WG5) and the exploration of potential applications in collaboration with WG6.