American journal of biochemistry & biotechnology/American journal of biochemistry and biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(3), P. 194 - 201
Published: March 1, 2023
Despite
the
rapid
development
of
various
types
fruit
vinegar
or
nutrient-fortified
vinegar,
weakened
functions
high
cost
is
still
main
limiting
factor
for
healthy
vinegar.
In
present
study,
a
new
type
rose
was
obtained
from
raw
grain
supplemented
with
natural
extract
roses
through
cooperative
fermentation
multiple
microorganisms
by
adding
Mucor
circinelloides
and
lactic
acid
bacteria.
The
chemical
composition
analysis
showed
that
this
rich
in
organic
acids
amino
acids,
which
endowed
special
taste
nutritional
value.
particular,
fatty
content
results
revealed
contained
several
long-chain
unsaturated
especially
valuable
Gamma-Linolenic
Acid
(GLA),
mainly
due
to
addition
M.
could
synthesize
GLA
during
antioxidant
activity
indicated
contents
gallic
vanillic
were
relatively
thus
it
had
certain
scavenging
ability
on
DPPH
free
radicals,
superoxide
anion
hydroxyl
radicals.
This
first
study
develop
containing
combining
variety
beneficial
microbial
fermentation.
Applied Food Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(2), P. 100468 - 100468
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
Given
the
environmental,
ethical,
and
food
security
challenges
posed
by
conventional
agriculture
animal
husbandry,
transition
towards
sustainable
systems
is
essential.
Plant-based
foods,
especially
those
enhanced
fermentation,
present
a
viable
solution.
Fermentation
reduces
ecological
footprint,
aligns
with
ethical
standards,
enhances
plant-based
proteins'
nutritional
value
sensory
attributes,
offering
credible
alternative
to
products.
This
paper
explores
fermentation's
transformative
role
in
developing
meats,
dairy,
protein
alternatives,
emphasizing
its
benefits,
including
improved
gut
health
through
probiotics
prebiotics.
It
also
addresses
such
as
producing
undesirable
by-products,
potential
risks,
increased
costs
associated
fermentation.
Detailed
examinations
of
specific
fermentation
processes—alcoholic,
lactic
acid,
acetic
propionic
butyric
acid—and
their
impact
on
enhancing
value,
digestibility,
flavor
foods
are
presented.
Case
studies
from
pioneering
companies
demonstrate
technologies'
practical
applications
market
potential.
Lastly,
discusses
future
opportunities
scaling
up
processes
incorporating
advanced
biotechnological
techniques
further
enhance
sustainability
outcomes.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 1157 - 1157
Published: April 20, 2024
Interest
in
bacterial
nanocellulose
(BNC)
has
grown
due
to
its
purity,
mechanical
properties,
and
biological
compatibility.
To
address
the
need
for
alternative
carbon
sources
industrial
production
of
BNC,
this
study
focuses
on
banana
leaves,
discarded
during
harvesting,
as
a
valuable
source.
Banana
midrib
juice,
rich
nutrients
reducing
sugars,
is
identified
potential
An
optimal
culture
medium
was
designed
using
simplex-centroid
mixing
design
evaluated
10
L
bioreactor.
Techniques
such
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR),
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
thermogravimetric
analysis
(TGA)
were
used
characterize
structural,
thermal,
morphological
properties
BNC.
juice
exhibited
specific
pH
(5.64),
sugars
(15.97
g/L),
Trolox
(45.07
µM),
°Brix
(4.00),
antioxidant
activity
(71%
DPPH).
The
model
achieved
99.97%
R-adjusted
yield
6.82
g
BNC/L.
Physicochemical
analyses
revealed
distinctive
attributes
associated
with
This
approach
optimizes
BNC
emphasizes
circular
solution
production,
promoting
sustainability
farming
contributing
sustainable
development
goals.
Fermentation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. 923 - 923
Published: Oct. 24, 2023
Fermented
foods
refer
to
beverages
or
made
by
carefully
regulated
microbial
growth
and
the
enzymatic
conversion
of
dietary
components.
have
recently
become
more
popular.
Studies
on
fermented
suggest
types
bacteria
bioactive
peptides
involved
in
this
process,
revealing
linkages
that
may
impacts
human
health.
By
identifying
studies
relationships
impressions
been
associated
with
obesity,
cardiovascular
disease,
type
2
diabetes.
In
article,
dairy
products,
vegetables
fruits,
legumes,
meats,
grains
are
included.
Two
elements
particular
emphasized
when
discussing
fermentation
all
these
foods:
chemicals
generated
during
microorganisms
fermentation.
Organic
acids,
peptides,
conjugated
linoleic
acid,
biogenic
amines,
isoflavones,
phytoestrogens,
nattokinase
a
few
compounds
included
review.
Also,
certain
such
as
Lactobacillus,
Bifidobacterium,
Streptococcus,
Bacillus
species,
which
utilized
process
mentioned.
The
effects
both
substances
including
anti-fungal
antioxidant
properties;
modulation
intestinal
microbiota;
anti-inflammatory,
antidiabetes,
anti-obesity,
anticancer,
antihypertension
protection
cognitive
function
explained
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(1), P. 189 - 189
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Propolis
is
a
valuable
natural
resource
for
extracting
various
beneficial
compounds.
This
study
explores
sustainable
extraction
approach
Brazilian
green
propolis.
First,
supercritical
fluid
(SFE)
process
parameters
were
optimized
(co-solvent:
21.11%
v/v
CPME,
and
temperature:
60
°C)
to
maximize
yield,
total
phenolic
content
(TPC),
antioxidant
capacity,
LOX
(lipoxygenase)
inhibitory
activity.
GC–MS
analysis
identified
40
metabolites
in
SFE
extracts,
including
fatty
acids,
terpenoids,
phenolics,
sterols.
After
selecting
the
optimum
parameters,
sequential
high-pressure
(HPE)
was
developed,
comprising
SFE,
pressurized
liquid
(PLE)
with
EtOH/H2O,
subcritical
water
(SWE).
compared
similar
using
low-pressure
extractions
(LPE)
Soxhlet
extractor.
The
HPE
achieved
significantly
higher
overall
yield
(80.86%)
than
LPE
(71.43%).
showed
selectivity,
resulting
lower
carbohydrate
non-polar
fraction,
PLE
extracted
nearly
twice
protein
amount
of
LPE–2.
Despite
extracts
exhibited
better
acetylcholinesterase
(AChE),
butyrylcholinesterase
(BChE),
inhibition,
demonstrating
that
neuroprotective
anti-inflammatory
activity
may
be
associated
symbiosis
set
Finally,
comprehensive
greenness
assessment
revealed
proved
more
aligned
chemistry
principles
method.
Food Chemistry Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 100247 - 100247
Published: Feb. 16, 2025
This
study
investigates
the
microbial
community
and
organic
compound
composition
of
common
buckwheat
fermented
with
a
traditional
Kombucha
consortium.
Twenty-five
fungal
species,
nine
bacterial
five
acids,
six
phenolic
compounds
were
identified
in
Common
Buckwheat
(CBK).
The
fermentation
process
enriched
CBK
bioactive
that
enhanced
its
functional
properties,
including
antioxidant
activity
antibacterial
efficacy,
inhibiting
pathogenic
bacteria
by
over
81.1
%.
Further
research
is
encouraged
to
explore
similar
applications
other
cereal
crops.