Food Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
115, P. 104337 - 104337
Published: July 14, 2023
Leuconostoc
spp.
is
often
regarded
as
the
flavor
producer,
responsible
for
production
of
acetoin
and
diacetyl
in
dairy
cheese.
In
this
study,
we
investigate
seven
plant-derived
strains,
covering
four
species,
their
potential
a
lyophilized
starter
culture
fermented
soy-based
cheese
alternatives.
We
show
that
process
lyophilization
can
be
feasible
using
lyoprotectant,
with
survivability
up
to
63%
during
long
term
storage.
Furthermore,
storage
media
improves
subsequent
growth
substrate
strain
specific
manner.
The
utilization
individual
raffinose
family
oligosaccharides
was
dependent,
pseudomesenteroides
NFICC99
being
best
consumer.
all
investigated
strains
were
able
produce
range
volatile
compounds
found
products,
well
remove
certain
off-flavors
from
like
hexanal
2-pentylfuran.
Also
here,
producing
most
cheese-related
compounds,
followed
by
mesenteroides
NFICC319.
These
findings
provide
initial
insights
into
development
plant-based
alternatives,
promising
approach
generation
stable,
cultures.
Food Chemistry X,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25, P. 102199 - 102199
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Fermented
millet
beverages
are
gaining
attention
as
a
sustainable
and
nutritious
alternative
to
traditional
functional
foods,
combining
the
nutritional
benefits
of
millets
with
transformative
effects
fermentation.
This
review
explores
microbial
dynamics,
biochemical
changes,
health
these
beverages.
Fermentation
boosts
nutrient
bioavailability,
reduces
anti-nutritional
factors,
produces
bioactive
compounds
like
antioxidants
probiotics
that
support
gut
health,
metabolism,
immunity.
It
also
enhances
synthesis
vitamins,
minerals,
peptides,
offering
potential
for
managing
chronic
conditions.
Key
factors
such
temperature,
pH,
oxygen
levels,
substrate
composition
influence
fermentation,
specific
microorganisms
enhancing
both
sensory
qualities.
These
align
sustainability
goals,
thrive
in
resource-limited
environments,
their
gluten-free
nature
caters
dietary
needs,
including
those
celiac
disease.
The
highlights
cultural
significance
while
advocating
integration
into
modern
markets
commercial
viability.
LWT,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
167, P. 113797 - 113797
Published: Aug. 3, 2022
Lactic
acid
bacteria
(LAB)
are
a
broad
group
of
gram-positive
that
have
actively
been
used
worldwide
in
food
productions
due
to
their
nutritional,
technological,
bioprotection
and
flavour-related
characteristics,
which
define
them
as
powerful
biological
tools
be
fermented
applications.
LAB
ubiquitous
nature
some
species
found
fructose-rich
niches,
such
insect
microbiomes.
Twenty-eight
were
isolated
from
Apis
mellifera,
Bombus
spp.
Andrena
nigroaenea
sources.
Lactococcus
lactis
was
the
most
widespread
all
species.
A
phenotypical
characterization
analysis
based
on
carbohydrate
metabolism,
subproduct
production,
pectinolytic
activity,
citrate
uptake,
phytate
degradation
diacetyl
production
carried
out.
Based
this
analysis,
two
strains
belonging
Leuconostoc
pseudomesenteroides
L.lactis
suitable
for
use
common
plant
matrices.
The
former
showed
an
ability
significantly
catabolize
raffinose,
maltose
citrate,
present
soy
beverages,
while
latter
able
produce
high
concentrations
lactic
acid,
relevant
generation
dairy
alternatives,
noticeably
degraded
phytic
pectin
sucrose
mostly
bean,
cereal
fruit-based
Foods,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(20), P. 3789 - 3789
Published: Oct. 16, 2023
Fermented
vegetables
have
a
long
history
and
are
enjoyed
worldwide
for
their
unique
flavors
health
benefits.
The
process
of
fermentation
improves
the
nutritional
value,
taste,
shelf
life
foods.
Microorganisms
play
crucial
role
in
this
through
production
metabolites.
fermented
closely
related
to
evaluation
succession
microbiota.
Lactic
acid
bacteria
(LABs)
typically
dominant
vegetables,
they
help
inhibit
growth
spoilage
maintain
healthy
gut
microbiota
humans.
However,
homemade
small-scale
artisanal
products
rely
on
spontaneous
using
naturally
present
fresh
or
from
aged
brine,
which
may
introduce
external
microorganisms
lead
substandard
products.
Hence,
understanding
LABs
other
probiotics
maintaining
quality
safety
is
essential.
Additionally,
selecting
probiotic
isolating
beneficial
can
facilitate
use
safe
starter
cultures
large-scale
industrial
production.
This
review
provides
insights
into
traditional
making
explains
mechanisms
involved,
discusses
modern
microbiome
technologies
regulate
create
highly
effective,
wholesome,
safe,
vegetable
Processes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(8), P. 1613 - 1613
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Mannitol
is
the
most
abundant
polyol
in
nature
and
has
wide
commercial
applications
due
to
its
properties
food,
chemical,
medical,
pharmaceutical
industries.
was
traditionally
produced
from
kelp,
but
this
process
eliminated
high
water
energy
consumption
gradually
replaced
by
methods
with
less
environmentally
friendly
practices.
Studies
show
that
brown
seaweed
contains
large
amounts
of
mannitol.
Therefore,
paper
intends
describe
structure
sugar
alcohol
present
algae,
production,
biosynthetic
pathway
as
well
medical
nutritional
applications.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 96 - 96
Published: Dec. 27, 2023
This
review
highlights
Leuconostoc
citreum’s
promising
possibilities
as
a
proficient
mannitol
producer
and
its
potential
implications
for
sugar
reduction,
with
focus
on
use
in
sourdough-based
baked
good
products.
Mannitol,
naturally
occurring
alcohol,
has
gained
popularity
food
items
due
to
low
calorie
content
unique
beneficial
qualities.
study
summarizes
recent
research
findings
investigates
the
metabolic
pathways
culture
conditions
that
favor
increased
production
by
citreum.
Furthermore,
it
several
applications
of
goods,
such
function
increasing
texture,
flavor
shelf
life
while
lowering
content.
Sourdough-based
products
provide
an
attractive
niche
integration,
customer
demand
healthier
reduced-sugar
options
increases.
World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(4)
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Abstract
Six
lactic
acid
bacteria
(LAB)
isolated
from
Algerian
sheep’s
milk,
traditional
butter,
date
palm
sap
and
barley,
which
produce
dextran,
mannitol,
oligosaccharides
vitamin
B
2
have
been
characterized.
They
were
identified
as
Leuconostoc
mesenteroides
(A4X,
Z36P,
B12
O9)
Liquorilactobacillus
mali
(BR201
FR123).
Their
exopolysaccharides
synthesized
sucrose
by
dextransucrase
(Dsr)
characterized
dextrans
with
(1,6)-
d
-glucopyranose
units
in
the
main
backbone
branched
at
positions
O
-4,
-2
and/or
-3,
side
chain.
A4X
was
best
dextran
producer
(4.5
g/L),
while
other
strains
2.1–2.7
g/L.
Zymograms
revealed
that
L.
a
single
Dsr
molecular
weight
(Mw)
of
~
145
kDa,
Lc.
possess
one
or
two
enzymes
170–211
kDa
Mw.
As
far
we
know,
this
is
first
detection
Dsr.
Analysis
metabolic
fluxes
six
LAB
produced
mannitol
(~
12
g/L).
The
co-addition
maltose–sucrose
resulted
production
panose
(up
to
37.53
mM),
an
oligosaccharide
known
for
its
prebiotic
effect.
A4X,
Z36P
showed
dextranase
hydrolytic
enzymatic
activity
able
another
trisaccharide,
maltotriose,
instance
encoded
strains.
Furthermore,
O9
grew
absence
riboflavin
(vitamin
)
vitamin,
defined
medium
level
220
μg/L.
Therefore,
these
LAB,
especially
B12,
are
good
candidates
development
new
fermented
food
biofortified
functional
compounds.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(11), P. 2290 - 2290
Published: Nov. 18, 2022
Red
microalgae
represent
a
natural
reservoir
of
beneficial
substances
with
applications
in
different
industrial
sectors.
They
are
rich
biomolecules
known
for
their
antihypertensive,
antioxidant,
antimicrobial,
antiviral,
anti-inflammatory,
antitumor,
and
anticoagulant
activities.
Many
red
source
vitamins,
minerals,
photochemicals,
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids,
wide
spectrum
polysaccharides.
The
content
valuable
compounds
activities
have
turned
into
cellular
factories
special
interest
food,
nutraceutical,
pharmaceutical
industries.
Like
all
microalgae,
the
ones
superior
to
traditional
crops
aims
biotechnology
as
they
renewable
sources
widely
available
great
quantities
easy
culture.
Moreover,
some
most
studied
generally
recognized
safe.
This
review
summarizes
biochemicals
from
highlights
health
nutritional
benefits.