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Structural characteristics and biological activities of polysaccharides from barley: a review

“…1 Barley grain is an excellent source of vitamin E, B-complex vitamins, minerals and phenolic compounds, as well as soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. 2 However, the most extensive application of barley is for animal feed, while it is also used as a raw material for the malting and brewing industry (up to approximately 20%), and the consumption of barley-related foods has recently decreased globally. 3 In view of the wide planting area of barley and its nutritional components with benefits to human health, an increasing importance of studying this valuable cereal grain arises.…”