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Shahrul Razid Sarbini (Prof. Dr.)

DIRECTOR UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA/PROFESSOR
BSc. (Hons)(UNIMAS), MSc. (UNIMAS), Ph.D (Reading) 
Field of Expertise : Functional Foods (Prebiotic; Probiotic; Gut Microbiota)
Tel. : +6086-855202
Email: shahrulrazid@upm.edu.my
ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8420-3256
Google Scholar: Shahrul R. Sarbini
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shahrul_Sarbini
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Current Research Interest

  1. Investigation and development of sago starch as a potential prebiotic
  2. Structure and function relationship of prebiotic
  3. Screening of novel probiotic microorganisms from the environment

Selected Publications

a. Indexed Journal in JCR / SCOPUS / ERA

1.        

Hui Yan ST, Sarbini SR, Chang LS, Lim SJ, & Babji AS. (2026). Valorization of Edible Swiftlet's Nest (ESN) By-products: A Comparative Study with the Cleaned ESN on Glycopeptide Recovery via Eco-friendly Enzymatic Hydrolysis for its Physicochemical Properties, Bioactivities, Toxicity, and Molecular Insights. Waste and Biomass Valorization. In press. DOI: 10.1007/s12649-026-03706-9

2.        

HuiYan ST, Sarbini SR, Chang LS, Lim SJ, & Babji AS. Eco-recovery of Edible Swiftlet’s Nest (ESN) By-Product in the form of bioactive sialylated-mucin (SiaMuc) glycopeptide: A Prebiotic Assessment using in vitro Human Colonic Fermentation. Journal of Food Science and Technology. DOI: 10.1007/s13197-026-06670-3. In press.*

3.        

Khadijah B, Khan AA, Sarbini SR, & Abid A. (2026). Protein quality of flour from different species of edible winged termites and the effect of termite flour-supplemented diets on hematological plus biochemical indices of rats. Applied Biological Chemistry69(22), 1-14.

4.        

Saptu T, Mahmood K, Leong W, Ismail MF, Harun I, Utra U, Sarbini SR, Hussaini A, Zakaria MH, Yusof YA, Ramaiya SD, Kamilah H. 2026. Mini-review: red seaweed Hydropuntia edulis and agar derivatives for food, medicinal and agriculture applications. PeerJ 14:e20393 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20
393

5.        

Lih TK., Zheng ALT., Tan HY, Sarbini SR., Seng KWK., Chung ELT., Andou Y., & Tan KB. (2025). Low intensity UV driven dual functional Cu doped BiVO4 for enhanced methylene blue degradation and Staphylococcus aureus inactivation. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-17994-z

6.        

Khadijah B., Ahmad Khan A., & Sarbini SR. (2025). Comparative nutritional profile, fatty acid composition and in-vitro antioxidant properties of flour derived from four edible winged termite species from Uganda. CyTA - Journal of Food, 23(1), 2544935. https://doi.org/10.1080/19476337.2025.2544935

7.        

Maran M. Zheng ALT., Hui Yan T., Sarbini SR., Tan KB., Boonyuen S., Seng KWK., Chung ELT., Lease J., & Andou Y.. (2025). Assessing the photocatalytic performance of hydrothermally synthesized Fe-doped BiVO4 under low intensity UV-irradiation. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. 51: 1689-1701. DOI: 10.1007/s13369-025-10278-8.

8.        

Hamzah NHC, Khairuddin N, Muhamad II, Sarbini SR, & Hassan MA. (2025). Brassica oleracea L. Anthocyanin-based films for intelligent packaging: A concise review. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 19(5), 3005–3019. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-025-03212-x

9.        

MioAsni NS, Surya R, Misnan NM, Lim SJ, Ismail N, Sarbini SR, & Kamal N. (2025). Corrigendum to “Metabolomics insights of conventional and organic tempe during In Vitro digestion and their antioxidant properties and cytotoxicity in HCT-116 cells”. Food Research International, 208, 116170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2025.116170

10.    

Wan Zullkiplee WSH, Khairuddin N, Ramaiya SD, Sarbini SR, & Ngaini Z. (2025). Characterization and pH Response of Extract as a Novel Biosensor Intended for Smart Food Packaging Film. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 48(3), e70077. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.70077

11.    

Hamzah NHC, Khairuddin N, Muhamad II, & Sarbini SR. 2024. Response surface methodology for controlling the release of anthocyanin from sago starch films. Polymer Bulletin. 82(7): 2507-2522.  https://doi.org/10.1007/
s00289-024-05615-0.

12.    

Mio Asni NS, Surya R, Mohmad Misnan N, Lim SJ, Ismail N, Sarbini SR, & Kamal N. 2024. Metabolomics insights of conventional and organic tempe during in vitro digestion and their antioxidant properties and cytotoxicity in HCT-116 cells. Food Research International, 195, 114951. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114951.

13.    

Qoms MS, Arulrajah B, Ibadullah WZW, Ramli NS, Chau D-M., Sarbini SR, & Saari N. 2024. Performance of Azolla pinnata fern protein hydrolysates as emulsifier and nutraceutical ingredient in an O/W emulsion system and their effect on human gut microbiota and mammalian cells. Food & Function. 15(12):6578-6596. DOI: doi.org/10.1039/D4FO00377B.

14.    

Hui Yan T and Sarbini SR. 2024. The local indigenous food of Sarawak as potential functional food. International Journal of Food Science & Technology. 59(10): 7692-7703. DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.17246. *

15.    

Khalil NA, Aly S, Saad MA, and Sarbini SR.  2024. The effects of creamy and skimmed dairy products (milk, yoghurt and cheese) on lipid profile of healthy rats. Food Research. 8 (2): 343 – 353. DOI: 10.26656/fr.2017.8(2).039*

16.    

Ter ZY, Chang LS, Babji AS, Mohd Zaini NA, Fazry S, Sarbini SR, Clemens KP, and Lim SJ. 2024. A review on proteolytic Fermentation of Dietary Protein Using Lactic Acid Bacteria for the Development of Novel Proteolytically Fermented Foods. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 59 (3): 1213–1236. DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.16888.

17.    

Rawi MH, Hui Yan T, and Sarbini SR. 2023. Identification of acacia gum fermenting bacteria from pooled human feces using anaerobic enrichment culture. Frontiers in Microbiology: 14. DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1245042.*

18.    

Hui Yan T, Hui-Zi L, Lim SJ, Babji AS, and Sarbini SR. 2023. Eco-sustainable production of bioactive sialyated-mucin (SiaMuc) glycopeptide from edible bird’s nest co-product. Malaysian Applied Biology 52(5): 55–63. DOI: 10.55230/mabjournal.v52i5.fisas02. *

19.    

Ahalil AMSH, Sarbini SR, Sahilah AM, Aminah A, and Mohamad YM. 2023. Effect of acid and oxidation degradation of gum arabic on the growth of Lactobacillus Strains. Sains Malaysiana 52(10): 2803–2813. DOI: 10.17576/jsm-2023-5210-06.

20.    

Thompson MS, Hui Yan T, Mikal KM, Shamsudin SM, Rashed A, and Sarbini SR. 2023. An in vivo study: prebiotic evaluation of the resistant starch from Metroxylon sagu on obesity using fat-induced rats. Bioactive Carbohydrates and Dietary Fibre. 30. DOI: 10.1016/j.bcdf.2023.100365.*

21.    

Zailani MA, Hanisah K, Awang ASAH, Awang ZRAS, and Sarbini SR. 2023. Native and modified sago (Metroxylon sagu) starches as an ingredient in the formulation of low glycaemic food product.” Malaysian Applied Biology 52 (5): 129–136. DOI: 10.55230/mabjournal.v52i5.icfic03.*

22.    

Nashri SM., Hui Yan T, and Sarbini SR. 2023. Evaluation of Piper Nigrum L. as a prebiotic ingredient using in vitro colon model. Borneo Journal of Resource Science and Technology. 13(2): 13-23. DOI:10.33736/bjrst.5320.20

23.*

23.    

Zailani MA, Kamilah H, Husaini A, Seruji AZRA, and Sarbini SR. 2023. Starch Modifications via Physical Treatments and the Potential in Improving Resistant Starch Content. Starch‐Stärke, 75(1-2)2200146. DOI: 10.1002/star.202200146. *

24.    

Zailani MA, Hanisah K, Ahmad H, Awang ZRAS, and Sarbini SR. 2023. The digestibility and Bacterial Growth Rates of Microwave Treated Sago (Metroxylon Sagu) Starch. Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science 31 (5): 2283-2290. Doi: doi.org/10.47836/pjst.31.5.10. *

25.    

Mahmud SS, Robin T, and Sarbini SR. 2023. Prevalence and risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome among university students in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences. 19(3): 72-81. DOI: 10.47836/mjmhs19.3.10.*

26.    

Thompson MS, Hui Yan T, Saari N, and Sarbini SR. 2022. A review: Resistant starch, a promising prebiotic for obesity and weight management. Food Bioscience, 50: 101965. DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.101965.*

27.    

Lee-Ling C, Hui Yan T, Saupi N, Saari N, and Sarbini SR. 2022. An in vitro study: Prebiotic effects of edible palm hearts in batch human fecal fermentation system. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 102(15): 7231-7238 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12088. *

28.    

Hamzah NHC, Khairuddin N, Muhamad II, Hassan MA, Ngaini Z and Sarbini SR. 2022. Characterisation and colour response of smart sago starch-based packaging films incorporated with Brassica oleracea anthocyanin. Membranes. 12(10): 913.

29.    

Abdul Rahim EF, Leong SS, Sarbini SR, Latif K and Malahubban M. (2022). Banana (Musa acuminata), orange (Citrus reticulata), and watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) peels as prebiotic. Borneo Journal of Resource Science and Technology.12(1): 81-94.

30.    

Hui Yan T, Mun SL, Lee JL, Lim SJ, Daud NA, Babji AS, Sarbini SR, 2022. Bioactive sialylated-mucin (SiaMuc) glycopeptide produced from enzymatic hydrolysis of edible swiftlet’s nest (ESN): degree of hydrolysis, nutritional bioavailability, and physicochemical characteristics. International Journal of Food Properties. 25(1), 252–277. DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2022.2029482. *

31.    

Zaman SA, Kamilah H, Seruji AZRA, Pa’ee KF, Sarbini SR, 2022. Physicochemical properties and the functional food potential of resistant sago (Metroxylon sagu) starch type IV produced by phosphorylation/acetylation treatment. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. 16: 1702–1709. DOI: 10.1007/s11694-021-01263-4. *

32.    

Zailani MA, Kamilah H, Husaini A, Seruji AZRAS and Sarbini SR. 2022. Functional and digestibility properties of sago (Metroxylon sagu) starch modified by microwave heat treatment. Food Hydrocolloids. 122: 107042. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107042. *

33.    

Osman MF, Lee SY, Sarbini SR, Faudzi SMM, Khamis S, Zainudin BH and Shaari K. 2021. Metabolomics-driven discovery of an introduced species and two Malaysian Piper betle L. Variants. Plants. 10 (11): 2510. DOI: 10.3390/plants10112510

34.    

Hajar-Azhari S, Rahim MHA, Sarbini SR, Muhialdin BJ, Olusegun L and Saari N. 2021. Enzymatically synthesised fructooligosaccharides from sugarcane syrup modulate the composition and short-chain fatty acid production of the human intestinal microbiota. Food Research International. 149: 110677. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110677

35.    

Zailani MA, Kamilah H, Husaini A and Sarbini SR. 2021. Physicochemical properties of microwave heated sago (Metroxylon sago) starch. CyTA Journal of Food. 19(1): 596-605. DOI: 10.1080/19476337.2021.1934550 *

36.    

Rawi MH, Abdullah A, Ismail A and Sarbini SR. 2021. Manipulation of gut microbiota using acacia gum polysaccharide. ACS Omega. 6(28). 17782–17797. *

37.    

Khalil N, Eltahan NR, Elaktash HM, Aly S and Sarbini SR. 2021. Prospective evaluation of probiotic and prebiotic supplementation of diabetic health associated with gut microbiota. Food Bioscience. 42: 101149. *

38.    

Khalex AH, Malahubban M, Syed-Hussain SS, Ramanoon SZ, Sadiq MB, Sarbini SR, Hassan MN, Mustafa S, Aziz NAA, Isa NMM, Nating WR, Asut R and Kamaludeen J. 2021.Gastrointestinal parasitic infections of buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) in Sarawak Borneo: Prevalence, risk factors, and farming practices. Tropical Biomedicine. 38(3): 318-326.

39.    

Khalex AH, Syed-Hussain SS, Ramanoon SZ, Sarbini SR, Hassan MN, Nating WR, Asut R, Abit LY and Kamaludeen J. 2021. Buffalo in Borneo, Sarawak: A review of the current status of the indigenous buffalo industry. Journal of Buffalo Science. 10: 32-40.

40.    

Thompson MS, Dahari SI, Shamsuddin M, Rashed A and Sarbini SR. 2021. Effects of sago starch on body weight, food intake, caecum short chain fatty acids, adipose tissue and hepatic lipid content of fat-induced Sprague Dawley rats. International Food Research Journal. 28(5): 1057-1066. DOI: 10.47836/ifrj.28.5.19*

41.    

Rawi MH, Sapawi CWNSC, Kamilah H and Sarbini SR. 2021. Evaluating the potential of the Malaysian Borneo Sarawak Acacia mangium Honey and Australian Honey as prebiotic towards mixed culture probiotics of Bifidobacteria animalis and Lactobacillus acidophilus. International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology. 11(5): 1943-1949. *

42.    

Hui Yan, T, Babji AS, Lim SJ and Sarbini SR. 2021. A Systematic Review of Edible Swiftlet’s Nest (ESN): Nutritional bioactive compounds, health benefits as functional food, and recent development as bioactive ESN glycopeptide hydrolysate. Trends in Food Science and Technology. 115: 117-132. DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.06.034. *

43.    

Hui Yan T, Lim SJ, Babji AS, Rawi MH and Sarbini SR. 2021. Enzymatic hydrolysis: Sialylated mucin (SiaMuc) glycoprotein of edible swiftlet's nest (ESN) and its molecular weight distribution as bioactive ESN SiaMuc-glycopeptide hydrolysate. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 175: 422–431. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.02.007. *

44.    

Zaharuddin ND, Hanafi MA, Chay SY, Hussin FS, Auwal SM, Zarei M, Sarbini SR, Ibadullah WZW, Karim S and Saari N. 2021. Multifunctional hydrolysates from kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) seed protein with high antihypertensive activity in vitro and in vivo. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. 15(1): 652–663. DOI: 10.1007/s11694-020-00663-2

45.    

Pa’ee K, Razali N, Sarbini SR, Nair SNR, Len KYT and Abd-Talib N. 2021. The production of collagen type I hydrolysate derived from tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) skin using thermoase PC10F and its in silico analysis. Food Biotechnology. 35(1): 1-21.

46.    

Daud NA, Yusop SM, Babji AS, Lim SJ, Sarbini SR and Hui Yan T. 2021. Edible bird’s nest: physicochemical properties, production, and application of bioactive extracts and glycopeptides. Food Reviews International. 37(2): 177-196. DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2019.1696359

47.    

Sukirman ANA, Khalex HB, Mustafa S, Sarbini SR, Hassan S, S-Hussain SS, Ahmad I, Hassan Z, Altwaim SA, Kamaludeen J. 2020. Umai dish preparation practices and food safety behaviors in Bintulu locals on Borneo Island, Malaysia. Journal of Food Protection. 83(10): 1764-1774.

48.    

Hajar-Azhari S, Rahim MHA, Wan-Mohtar WAAQI, Sarbini SR and Saari N. 2020. Novel fructooligosaccharide conversion from sugarcane syrup using a specialised enzymatic pH-stat bioreactor. Process Biochemistry. 95: 55–63.

49.    

Rawi MH, Zaman SA, Pa’ee KF, Sien LS, Sarbini SR. 2020. Prebiotics metabolism by gut-isolated probiotics. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 57(8): 2786–2799. *

50.    

Scott K, Grimaldi R, Cunningham M, Sarbini SR, Wijeyesekera A, Tan M, Lee J, Yau Y, Ansell J, Theis S, Yang K, Menon R, Arfsten J, Manurung S, Gourineni V and Gibson G. 2020. Developments in understanding and applying prebiotics in research and practice – an ISAPP conference paper. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 128 (4): 934-949.

51.    

Ahallil H, Maskat MY, Abdullah A and Sarbini SR. 2020. The effect of Acacia senegal as potential prebiotic on obese gut microbiota. Food Research. 4 (3): 814-822.

52.    

Lang SSA, Hung PKJ, Huat OK, Samsi IH and Sarbini SR. 2020. Digestive system of worker termite Coptotermes curvignathus holmgren and its chemical and cellulolytic microbial properties. Serangga. 25(3): 45-64.

53.    

Lingoh AD, Leong SS and Sarbini SR. 2020. Detection of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from local breed chicken gut as probiotic agent in livestock. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition. 19: 197-203.

54.    

Daud NA, Sarbini SR, Babji AS, Yusop SM and Lim SJ. 2019. Characterization of edible swiftlet’s nest as a prebiotic ingredient using a simulated colon model. Annals of Microbiology. 69(12): 1235–1246.

55.    

Ahallil H, Abdullah A, Maskat MY and Sarbini SR. 2019. In vitro fermentation of Acacia senegal by fecal microbiota from lean donors to stimulate the growth of probiotic. Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy. 12: 96-102.

56.    

Leong SS, Ismail J, Denil NA, Sarbini SR, Wasli W and Debbie A. 2018. Microbiological and physicochemical water quality assessments of riverwater in an industrial region of the northwest coast of Borneo. Water. 10 (11): 1648.

57.    

Bajury DMA, Nashri SM, Hung PKJ and Sarbini SR. 2018. Evaluation of potential prebiotics: A review. Food Reviews International. 34: 639-664. *

58.    

Arshad NS, Zaman SA, Rawi MH and Sarbini SR. 2018. Resistant starch evaluation and in vitro fermentation of lemantak (native sago starch), for prebiotic assessment. International Food Research Journal. 25(3): 951-957. *

59.    

Mundi M, Mikal KM, Ahmed OH and Sarbini SR. 2017. A review on the effects of prebiotics on cell toxicity and integrity. International Journal of Food Properties. 20: S1045-S1052.*

60.    

Bajury DMA, Rawi MH, Sazali IH, Abdullah A and Sarbini SR. 2017. Prebiotic evaluation of red seaweed (Kappaphycus alvarezii) using in vitro colon model. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 68 (7): 821-828. *

61.    

Zaman SA and Sarbini SR. 2015. The potential of resistant starch as a prebiotic. Critical Reviews in Biotechnology. 36(3):578-584. *

62.    

Lee HH, Bong CFJ, Loh SP, Sarbini SR and Yiu PH. 2015. Impact of phytic acid on nutrient bioaccessibility and antioxidant properties of dehusked rice. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 12:7806-7816.

63.    

Chua P, Hung PKJ, Huat OK, Sarbini SR and Yiu PH. 2015. Influence of light intensity and temperature on antioxidant activity in Premna serratifolia L. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 15(3):605-614.

64.    

Sarbini SR, Kolida S, Deaville ER, Gibson GR and Rastall RA. 2014. Potential of novel dextran oligosaccharides as prebiotics for obesity management through in vitro experimentation. British Journal of Nutrition. 112:1303-1314. *

65.    

Lee HH, Bong CFJ, Loh SP, Sarbini SR and Yiu PH. 2014. Genotypic, grain morphological and locality variation in rice phytate content and phytase activity. Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture. 26(10):844-852.

66.    

Sarbini SR, Kolida S, Naeye T, Einerhand AW, Gibson GR and Rastall RA. 2013. The prebiotic effect of α-1,2 branched, low molecular weight dextran in the batch and continuous faecal fermentation system. Journal of Functional Food. 5:1938-1946. *

67.    

Sarbini SR, Kolida S, Gibson GR and Rastall RA. 2013. In vitro fermentation of commercial α-gluco-oligosaccharide by faecal microbiota from lean and obese human subjects. British Journal of Nutrition. 109(11):1980-1989.

68.    

Sarbini SR, Kolida S, Naeye T, Einerhand A, Brison Y, Remaud-Simeon M, Monsan P, Gibson GR and Rastall RA. 2011. In vitro fermentation of linear and α-1,2 branched dextrans by the human faecal microbiota. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 77:5307-5315.


b. Indexed Journal other than JCR / SCOPUS / ERA

69.    

Abit LY, Morni WZW, Mustafa S, Hii TT, Sen LS, Ikhsan NFM, Rajaee AH, Sarbini SR, Saupi N, Kamaludeen J, Thlama BP, Ismail J, Hassan Z, Fronitasari D, Haq ME, & Latif K. (2025). A checklist of freshwater fish species within the riverine system of Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus (UPMKB) in Bornean Sarawak, Malaysia. Aquatic Invertebrates and Ecosystem Research, 2(1), 7–11. https://doi.org/10.69517/aier.2025.02.01.0003

70.    

Leong SS, Figen K, Lingoh AD, Sarbini SR, Toh SC, Abit LY, and Wong SC. 2023. Current probiotics application for aquaculture feed: A Review. Borneo Science / The Journal of Science and Technology 44 (2): 1-13. DOI: 10.51200/bsj.v44i2.4703.

71.    

Hassan SAA, Hung PKJ and Sarbini SR. 2019. Evaluation of bacteria isolated from the gastrointestinal tract of termites (Coptotermes curvignathus) as potential probiotics. Journal of Agriculture Food and Development. 5: 63-70. *

72.    

Saupi N, Saidin AA, Ya MHZ and Sarbini SR. 2019. Diversity, utilization and proximate composition of indigenous leafy vegetables consumed in Malaysia. Journal of Agriculture Food and Development. 5: 1-8.

73.    

Asyira SA, Noorasmah S, Sarbini SR, Harah ZM. 2016. Mineral content of five indigenous leafy vegetables from Bintulu market, Sarawak Malaysia. Journal of Medicinal Herbs and Ethnomedicine. 2: 26-35.

74.    

Ahmad AM, Zaman SA and Sarbini SR. 2016. Production of resistant starch type III from native sago starch as a potential prebiotic. Journal of Agricultural Food and Development. 2:1-14. *

75.    

Sarbini SR and Rastall RA. 2011. Prebiotics: Metabolism, structure and function. Functional Food Reviews, 3:93-106.

76.    

Sarbini SR, Mohamed AMD and Salleh MA. 2007. Production of cyclodextrin from sago starch by CGTase enzyme from Micrococcus luteus. CRAUN Sago Research Journal, 2:123-131. *

77.    

Sarbini SR, Mohamed AMD and Salleh MA. 2007. Purification and characterization of CGTase enzyme from Micrococcus luteus. CRAUN Sago Research Journal, 2:107-122. *

78.    

Sarbini SR, Mohamed AMD and Salleh MA. 2007. Production and optimisation of CGTase enzyme from Micrococcus luteus. CRAUN Sago Research Journal, 2:95-106. *

79.    

Sarbini SR, Mohamed AMD and Salleh MA. 2007. Isolation and identification of potential CGTase enzyme producers from sago effluent. CRAUN Sago Research Journal, 2:84-94. *

 
c. Conference Paper and Proceeding

80.    

Hui Yan T, Babji AS, Lim SJ, and Sarbini SR. 2023. “In Vitro Prebiotic Evaluation of Edible Bird’s Nest and Hydrolysate By Using Human Faecal Slurry.” In 17th ASEAN Food Conference: Future of Food in ASEAN: What’s Next? Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. A-0304: 198-201. e- ISBN 978-967-9986-04-4. URL: https://afc2023my.com/docs/e-Proceeding-17th-AFC-min.pdf. *

81.    

Hui Yan T, and Sarbini SR. 2023. “The Local Indigenous Food of Sarawak as Potential Functional Food.” In 17th ASEAN Food Conference: Future of Food in ASEAN: What’s Next? Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. A-0305: 202-205. e-ISBN 978-967-9986-04-4. URL: https://afc2023my.com/docs/e-Proceeding-17th-AFC-min.pdf. *

82.    

Zailani MA, Kamilah H, Awang Husaini AAS, Awang Seruji AZR, and Sarbini SR. (2022). Predicted Glycaemic Index of Food Formulated using Native and Modified Sago (Metroxylon sagu) Starches. E-Proceeding International Conference on Food and Industrial Crops, 18-21. Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia: Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, University Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus. ISBN 978-967-26369-1-5. URL: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/79492/1/e-Proceeding%20FISAS2022%2

0%28eISBN%20978-967-26369-3-9%29.pdf. *

83.    

Hui Yan T, Lim SJ, Babji AS, and Sarbini SR (2022). Eco-sustainable production of bioactive sialylated-mucin (SiaMuc) glycopeptide from edible bird’s nest co-product. E-Proceeding International Conference on Fisheries and Animal Science 2022, 71-75. Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia: Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, University Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus. ISBN 978-967-26369-3-9. Available from https://drive.google.
com/file/d/1qF_7HHcKfe935ojDfbEzmvzKSnO3cs8O/view?usp=drive_link *

84.    

Hui Yan, T., Lim, P. X., Hui-Zi, L., Mikal, K. M., Saupi, N., Kamaludeen, J., and Sarbini, SR. (2022). Preliminary Evaluation of Midin (Stenochlaena palustris), The Edible Fern of Sarawak, Malaysia as A Potential Prebiotic Ingredient. e-Proceeding 2nd International Scientific Conference on Indigenous Crops, 87-90. Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia: Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, University Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus. ISBN 978-967-26369-2-2. URL: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/79490/3/ISCIC2022%20

Proceeding.pdf *

85.    

Lee-Ling C, Hui Yan T, Saupi N, and Sarbini SR (2022). Investigation of Local Palm Hearts (Umbut) as Potential Prebiotic Ingredients Using In Vitro Colon Model Experimentation. e-Proceeding 2nd International Scientific Conference on Indigenous Crops, 66-69. Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia: Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, University Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus. ISBN 978-967-26369-2-2. *

86.    

Rahim EFA, Sien LS, Sarbini SR, Latif K and Malahubban M. 2021. Nutritional and minerals profiling of banana (Musa acuminata), orange (Citrus reticulata) and watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) waste powder. e-Proceeding of the 1st Postgraduate Seminar on Agriculture and Forestry (PSAF2021). 111-113. ISBN 978-967-26369.

87.    

Daud NA, Yusop SM, Babji AS, Joe LS and Sarbini SR. 2019. Prebiotic activity of glycan from edible bird’s nest. Proceeding of the 39th Malaysian Society of Animal Production Annual Conference 10. 85.

88.    

Ahallil H, Abdullah A, Maskat MY and Sarbini SR. 2019. Fermentation of gum arabic by gut microbiota using in vitro colon model. AIP Conference Proceedings 2111 (050004): 1-15.

89.    

Aini-Nasuha S, Harizt K, Sarbini SR, Hassan S, Syed-Hussain SS, Ahmad NI, Hassan Z and Kamaludeen J. 2019. Handling practices and food safety measures about Umai delights among Bintulu locals, Borneo Sarawak. Proceeding of the International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities 2019 (ICOSSH2019). 440.

90.    

Zaman SA, Seruji AZRAS and Sarbini SR. 2016. Effect of acetylation on physicochemical properties and resistant starch content of Metroxylon sagu starch. Proceeding of the International Conference on Food Nutrition, Chemical and Environmental Engineering. (ICFNCE2015). 5-8. *


d. Book

91.    

Sarbini SR. (2024). Inaugural Lecture Series - Prebiotics: Feeding Your Microbes For You. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Penerbit UPM. Malaysia. ISBN: 978-629-7689-41-8 *

92.    

Sarbini SR, Nashri, S. M., & King, J. H. P. (2023). Makanan Berfungsi Seribu Satu Kebaikan. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. ISBN: 9789834939472 * Available from: https://dbpniaga.my/Inventori/Detail_Inventori?i=MTAyNjE=

93.    

Zainorin ANA and Sarbini SR. 2022. Merpati and Permaisuri: The Tales of Sarawak Malay. Penerbit UPM2. Malaysia. ISBN: 9789672989868 Available from: https://upmpress.com.my/product/merpati-and-permaisuri-the-tales-of-sarawak-malay/?srsltid=AfmBOopL-p1UxjpMGYCpHlGjsr6gegNSCkPyubuXeDdnyUGossypkhjI *

94.    

Sarbini SR, Hung PKJ and Haruna AO. 2019. Natural Resources and Biodiversity System Vol. 3. Penerbit UPM. Malaysia. *

95.    

Abdullah NAP, Sarbini SR and Haruna AO. 2017. Natural Resources and Biodiversity System Vol. 2. Penerbit UPM. Malaysia.

96.    

Abdullah NAP, Sarbini SR and Haruna AO. 2015. Natural Resources and Biodiversity System. Penerbit UPM. Malaysia.

 
e. Chapter in Book

97.

Mahmood, K., Abd. Razak, H. K., Yusof, Y. A., Zawawi, N., & Sarbini, S. R. (2026). Potential Application of Eucalyptus spp. As Bioproducts and the Circular Economy Impact on the Industries and Society. In S. Mohd Razali, Z. Samdin, N. Kamaruddin, & R. A. Mohd Sanusi (Eds.), Sustainable Eucalyptus Forestry in Southeast Asia: Balancing Socio-Economic Benefits and Environmental Impact with Innovative Technologies (pp. 163–175). Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-21343-3_9 ISBN 978-3-032-21343-3.

98.

Ali AA., El-Megeid AAA, Dong H, Sarbini SR, & Khalil NA. (2026). Rare and unconventional spices and herbs. In Health, Nutrition and Sustainability (Vol.1, pp. 373–392). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-32920-3.00018-5. ISBN: 978-0-443-32920-3

99.

Sarbini SR, & Zailani MA. (2023). Microwave Irradiation of Starch. In V. S. Sharanagat, D. C. Saxena, K. Kumar, & Y. Kumar (Eds.), Starch: Advances in Modifications, Technologies and Applications (pp. 361–384). Cham: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35843-2. eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-35843-2 URL: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-35843-2_15*

100.

Khalil NA and Sarbini SR. (2022). Gut–Brain Cross Talk: Microbiome and Micronutrients. In Role of Micronutrients in Brain Health (pp. 33–47). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6467-0 eBook ISBN: 978-981-16-6467-0. Available from https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-16-6467-0_3 *

101.

Nashri SMM, Zaman SA, Saupi N and Sarbini SR. 2019. Isolation of resistant starch portion from various flour for prebiotic evaluation (In Natural Resources and Biodiversity System Vol. 3, eds. Sarbini SR, Hung PKJ and Haruna AO). Penerbit UPM. Malaysia. 142-149. *

102.

Yusoff DB, Mikal KM and Sarbini SR. 2019. Initial digestion of various carbohydrate substrates for prebiotic evaluation (In Natural Resources and Biodiversity System Vol. 3, eds. Sarbini SR, Hung PKJ and Haruna AO). Penerbit UPM. Malaysia. 150-161. *

103.

Fen PL, Sien LS and Sarbini SR. 2019. Assessment of tempeh as potential probiotic strain (In Natural Resources and Biodiversity System Vol. 3, eds. Sarbini SR, Hung PKJ and Haruna AO). Penerbit UPM. Malaysia.162-187. *

104.

Tan I, Huat OK, Sarbini SR and Hung PKJ. 2019. Preventable cancer exposures associated with lifestyles (In Natural Resources and Biodiversity System Vol. 3, eds. Sarbini SR, Hung PKJ and Haruna AO). Penerbit UPM. Malaysia. 188-205.

105.

Abdullah NAP and Sarbini SR. 2017. Food and nutrition in a changing climate: A Malaysian Scenario (In Natural Resources and Biodiversity System Vol. 2, eds. Abdullah NAP, Sarbini SR and Haruna AO). Penerbit UPM. Malaysia. 125-140.

106.

Saidin AA, Saupi N, Sarbini SR and Zakaria MH. 2017. Review on nutritional value of indigenous leafy vegetables in Sarawak (In Natural Resources and Biodiversity System Vol. 2, eds. Abdullah NAP, Sarbini SR and Haruna AO). Penerbit UPM. Malaysia. 104-116.

107.

Rawi H, Bajury DMA, Zaman SA, Sarbini SR. 2017. In vitro fermentation of resistant starch portion from dabai by human faecal microbiota (In Natural Resources and Biodiversity System Vol. 2, eds. Abdullah NAP, Sarbini SR and Haruna AO). Penerbit UPM. Malaysia. 181-189. *

108.

Hui Yan T, Zaman SA and Sarbini SR. 2017. Evaluation of SCFA production from in vitro fermentation of resistant starch and inulin (In Natural Resources and Biodiversity System Vol. 2, eds. Abdullah NAP, Sarbini SR and Haruna AO). Penerbit UPM. Malaysia. 190-205. *

109.

Sarbini SR, Zaman SA and Hung PKJ. 2015. Resistant starch as a potential functional food (In Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants: Nutraceutical and Functional Foods, eds. Govil JN and Pathak M). Studium Press. USA. 125-140. *

110.

Abdullah NAP, Sarbini SR and Bujang JS. 2015. Natural resources and ecosystem: Role of biodiversity in Sarawak’s agriculture (In Natural Resources and Biodiversity System, eds. Abdullah NAP, Sarbini SR and Haruna AO). Penerbit UPM. Malaysia. 1-6.

111.

Zaman SA, Seruji AZRA, Hung PKJ and Sarbini SR. 2015. The potential of resistant starch from sago via retrogradation process (In Natural Resources and Biodiversity System, eds. Abdullah NAP, Sarbini SR and Haruna AO). Penerbit UPM. Malaysia. 66-74. *

112.

Hassan SAA, Kipli B and Sarbini SR. 2015. The physiological effects of fermented feed (Bokashi®) towards broiler chicken (In Natural Resources and Biodiversity System, eds. Abdullah NAP, Sarbini SR and Haruna AO). Penerbit UPM. Malaysia. 75-85. *


f. Other Article

113.

Lee HH, Loh SP, Bong, Fah JBC, Sarbini SR and Hung YP. 2015. Impact of phytic acid on nutrient bioaccesibility and antioxidant properties of dehusked rice (In Nutrition research in Malaysia Vol. 3., eds. Technical Working Group on Nutrition Research National Coordinating Committee on Food and Nutrition). Ministry of Health. Malaysia. 147.

114.

Bajury DM, Rawi MH, Sazali iH, Abdullah A and Sarbini SR. 2019. Prebiotic evaluation of red seaweed (Kappaphycus alvarezii) using in vitro colon model (In Nutrition research in Malaysia Vol. 3., eds. Technical Working Group on Nutrition Research National Coordinating Committee on Food and Nutrition). Ministry of Health. Malaysia. 342.*

115. 

Sarbini SR. 2018. Makanan berfungsi, apakah fungsinya (In Utusan Borneo on August 9, 2018). Harian Borneo Post. Malaysia. A1. *

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