npj Science of Food,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: March 24, 2025
The
consumption
of
stinky
tofu,
a
traditional
fermented
soybean
product
from
China,
elevates
the
concentrations
indole
and
trimethylindole
in
murine
feces
increases
levels
serum,
as
well
liver.
These
hepatic
compounds
act
ligands
for
Aryl
Hydrocarbon
Receptor
(AHR),
triggering
activation
this
receptor,
which
subsequently
enhances
expression
enzyme
cytochrome
P450
(CYP)
1A1.
This
upregulation
diminishes
pro-inflammatory
cytokines,
thereby
attenuating
alcohol-induced
liver
injury.
study
underscores
potential
dietary
tofu
to
mitigate
Alcoholic
disease
(ALD),
laying
foundation
development
functional
foods
novel
treatment
strategies
ALD.
Food Chemistry X,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21, P. 101209 - 101209
Published: Feb. 10, 2024
Fermentation
of
fruit
and
vegetable
juices
with
probiotics
is
a
novel
nutritional
approach
potential
health
benefits.
Lactic
acid
fermentation-based
biotransformation
results
in
changes
the
profile
nature
bioactive
compounds
improves
organoleptic
properties,
shelf
life
bioavailability
vitamins
minerals
fermented
juices.
This
process
has
been
shown
to
enrich
phenolic
bioactivity
components
juices,
resulting
new
type
functional
food
improved
Fruits
vegetables
are
ideal
substrate
for
microbial
growth,
juice
will
produce
rich
nutrients
variety
activities
after
fermentation,
so
that
high-quality
utilization
fruits
realized,
future
products
have
wide
application
market.
paper
explores
typical
fermentation
methods
investigates
components,
activities,
influence
on
enhancing
quality
The
insights
derived
from
this
study
carry
significant
implications
guiding
development
industry.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(23), P. 3714 - 3714
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
Lactic
Acid
Bacteria
(LAB)
have
garnered
significant
attention
in
the
food
and
beverage
industry
for
their
roles
enhancing
safety,
quality,
nutritional
value.
As
starter
cultures,
probiotics,
bacteriocin
producers,
LAB
contributes
to
production
of
high-quality
foods
beverages
that
meet
growing
consumer
demand
minimally
processed
functional
health-promoting
products.
Industrial
processing,
especially
fresh
produce
sector,
is
shifting
use
more
natural
bioproducts
production,
prioritizing
not
only
preservation
but
also
enhancement
characteristics
final
product.
Starter
essential
this
approach,
are
carefully
selected
robust
adaptation
environment.
These
often
combined
with
contribute
beyond
basic
fermentation
by
improving
value,
properties
foods.
Thus,
selection
critical
preserving
integrity,
nutrition
foods,
fruits
vegetable
beverages,
which
a
dynamic
microbiome.
In
addition
reducing
risk
foodborne
illnesses
spoilage
through
metabolites,
including
bacteriocins
they
produce,
these
products
can
amino
acids,
lactic
other
directly
impact
quality.
result,
significantly
alter
organoleptic
quality
while
extending
shelf
life.
This
review
aimed
at
highlighting
diverse
applications
value
across
range
fermented
specific
focus
on
metabolites
fruit
contributions
as
producers.
Fermentation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(12), P. 1019 - 1019
Published: Dec. 14, 2023
Lactic
acid
fermentation
is
one
of
the
oldest
and
most
commonly
used
methods
bioconservation.
This
process
widely
for
food
preservation
also
a
production
technique
that
relies
on
metabolism
lactic
bacteria
(LAB)
to
convert
carbohydrates
into
acid.
imparts
unique
flavors
texture
foods,
extends
their
shelf
life,
can
offer
health
benefits.
There
are
both
traditional
new
microorganisms
involved
in
food.
The
current
review
outlines
issues
fermented
foods.
Based
methods,
broad
panorama
various
products
presented,
with
involved.
(spontaneous
back-slopping)
as
well
importance
application
starter
cultures
mass
presented.
Currently,
based
results
scientific
research,
health-promoting
effect
foods
becoming
more
important.
due
presence
probiotic
naturally
presented
or
may
be
added
them,
additives,
from
prebiotics
postbiotics.
New
innovative
using
open
up
perspectives
functional
Fermentation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. 964 - 964
Published: Nov. 10, 2023
This
review
presents
an
in-depth
examination
of
fermented
dairy
products,
highlighting
their
significance
as
rich
sources
antimicrobial
agents.
Through
a
comprehensive
study
microbial
activities
during
fermentation,
we
identify
and
discuss
the
rise
bioactive
elements
with
characteristics.
Bacteriocins
such
nisin
pediocin
play
significant
role,
do
organic
acids
lactic
acetic
acid
in
providing
activity.
Challenges,
including
enzymes,
heat
pH
sensitivity
certain
compounds,
are
also
touched
upon,
emphasizing
need
for
stable
delivery
consistent
efficacy.
Our
discussion
covers
various
bacteriocins,
acids,
peptides,
detailing
functions,
action
mechanisms,
potential
applications.
Moreover,
this
discusses
emerging
role
genetic
engineering
optimizing
bacteria
strains
exploring
genetically
modified
organisms
improving
production
efficacy
compounds
products.
Additionally,
emphasize
interaction
between
beneficial
microbes
byproducts
strategies
enhancing
synthesis
these
compounds.
The
highlights
nutritional
items
source
crucial
food
safety.
explores
challenges
solutions
related
to
stability
ensuring
contribution
overall
well-being.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 3362 - 3362
Published: April 17, 2024
The
main
tenets
of
the
sustainable
food
production
model
are
to
reduce
adverse
environmental
impacts
and
use
available
resources
more
efficiently.
allows
companies
adapt
their
strategies
current
challenges
requirements
while
maintaining
long-term
stability
competitiveness.
To
ensure
that
chain
participants
implement
appropriate
practices,
research
is
being
conducted
develop
new
solutions.
Among
important
issues
great
interest
researchers
lactic
acid
bacteria
(LAB).
These
play
a
pivotal
role
in
production,
encompassing
environmental,
economic,
social
aspects.
following
article
highlights
recent
innovations
advancements
LAB
applications,
contributing
enhanced
efficiency
development
products.
By
fermenting
food,
effectively
enhances
safety,
prolong
shelf
life,
augment
nutritional
values,
simultaneously
eliminating
or
outcompeting
foodborne
pathogens,
thus
preventing
poisoning.
This
underscores
these
often-overlooked
aspects
LAB,
such
as
critical
fermented
sustaining
humanity
during
challenging
times,
by
providing
essential
nutrients,
supporting
health
through
its
unique
preservative
probiotic
properties.
It
also
points
out
lesser-known
applications
microorganisms,
including
degradation
organic
waste
biogas
bioplastics
production.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(16), P. 2534 - 2534
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
In
fermented
foods,
acetic
acid
bacteria
(AAB),
kinds
of
with
a
long
history
utilization,
contribute
to
safety,
nutritional,
and
sensory
properties
primarily
through
fermentation.
AAB
are
commonly
found
in
various
foods
such
as
vinegar,
sour
beer,
cocoa
coffee
beans,
kefir
beverages,
kombucha,
sourdough.
They
interact
cooperate
variety
microorganisms,
resulting
the
formation
diverse
metabolites
production
distinct
flavors.
Understanding
interactions
between
other
microbes
is
crucial
for
effectively
controlling
utilizing
fermentation
processes.
However,
these
microbial
influenced
by
factors
strain
type,
nutritional
conditions,
ecological
niches,
duration.
this
review,
we
examine
relationships
research
methodologies
interaction
studies
yeasts,
lactic
(LAB),
bacilli
different
food
processes
involving
microorganisms.
The
objective
review
identify
key
models
insights
gained
will
provide
scientific
guidance
effective
utilization
functional
microorganisms
Food Production Processing and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract
The
pathogenesis
of
non-communicable
diseases
(NCDs)
worldwide
is
closely
linked
to
the
global
nutrition
transition.
Functional
foods
play
a
crucial
role
in
prevention
and
control
NCDs,
making
them
an
active
area
research.
Fermentation,
which
involves
biotransformation
food,
enhances
its
digestibility
nutritional
properties
by
releasing
bioactive
molecules.
increased
bioactivity
during
fermentation
can
be
attributed
liberation
compounds
trapped
food
matrix,
generation
metabolites,
or
metabolic
products
microorganisms
involved.
Additionally,
fermented
serve
as
vehicle
deliver
live
beneficial
microbes
gastrointestinal
tract,
promoting
gut
homeostasis.
While
most
studies
demonstrate
increase
fermentation,
some
investigations
yield
contradictory
results,
likely
due
complexity
microbial
strains
utilized,
environmental
conditions
process.
Further
research
needed
address
conflicting
findings,
epidemiological
are
recommended
examine
impact
vegetables
on
human
health.
This
review
discusses
changes
antioxidant,
antidiabetic,
antihyperlipidemic,
anticancer,
antihypertensive
activities
vegetables,
both
vitro
vivo
using
animal
models.
Moreover,
drawbacks
associated
with
vegetable
their
management,
future
prospects
also
discussed.
Graphical
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(16), P. 6020 - 6020
Published: Aug. 11, 2023
Food
supplementation
formulations
refer
to
products
that
are
designed
provide
additional
nutrients
the
diet.
Vitamins,
dietary
fibers,
minerals
and
other
functional
compounds
(such
as
antioxidants)
concentrated
in
supplements.
Specific
amounts
of
given
body
through
food
supplements,
these
include
well
so-called
non-essential
such
secondary
plant
bioactive
components
or
microbial
natural
addition
narrower
sense.
A
significant
social
challenge
represents
how
moderately
use
resources
light
growing
world
population.
In
terms
economic
production
(especially
natural)
molecules,
ways
white
biotechnology
with
various
microorganisms
have
recently
been
intensively
explored.
current
review
relevant
supplements
substances
(e.g.,
vitamins,
amino
acids,
used
their
via
fermentative
biotechnological
approaches
briefly
reviewed.
Biotechnology
plays
a
crucial
role
optimizing
fermentation
conditions
maximize
yield
quality
target
compounds.
Advantages
ability
renewable
feedstocks,
high
yields,
potential
for
cost-effective
large-scale
production.
Additionally,
it
can
be
more
environmentally
friendly
compared
chemical
synthesis,
reduces
reliance
on
petrochemicals
minimizes
waste
generation.
Educating
consumers
about
benefits,
safety,
methods
general
is
crucial.
Providing
clear
accurate
information
science
behind
help
address
any
concerns
misconceptions
may
have.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 838 - 838
Published: Feb. 16, 2023
The
food
and
beverage
market
has
become
broader
due
to
globalization
consumer
claims.
Under
the
umbrella
of
demands,
legislation,
nutritional
status,
sustainability,
importance
safety
must
be
decisive.
A
significant
sector
production
is
related
ensuring
fruit
vegetable
conservation
utilization
through
fermentation.
In
this
respect,
in
review,
we
critically
analyzed
scientific
literature
regarding
presence
chemical,
microbiological
physical
hazards
fruit-based
fermented
beverages.
Furthermore,
potential
formation
toxic
compounds
during
processing
also
discussed.
managing
risks,
biological,
physical,
chemical
techniques
can
reduce
or
eliminate
any
contaminant
from
Some
these
belong
technological
flow
obtaining
beverages
(i.e.,
mycotoxins
bound
by
microorganisms
used
fermentation)
are
explicitly
applied
for
a
specific
risk
reduction
mycotoxin
oxidation
ozone).
Providing
manufacturers
with
information
on
that
could
jeopardize
drinks
strategies
lower
paramount
importance.