Exopolysaccharides from Weissella confusa HYF86 with sugarcane juice as a substrate alleviate colitis in mice by regulating gut microbiota

. In addition, SEPS86 significantly increased the level of butyric acid, which was 2.00-fold that of the DSS group. Overall, SEPS86 exhibited protective effects against colitis and gut microbiota regulation, which lays a foundation for developing functional foods for gut health.