Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(12), P. 2636 - 2636
Published: Dec. 19, 2024
Antibiotic
susceptibilities,
hemolytic
activities,
and
technological
properties
of
46
Leuconostoc
citreum
isolates
from
kimchi
were
evaluated
to
select
starter
candidates.
All
strains
susceptible
clindamycin
erythromycin,
while
some
exhibited
resistance
ampicillin,
chloramphenicol,
gentamicin,
streptomycin,
tetracycline;
all
resistant
kanamycin
based
on
the
EFSA
breakpoint
values
for
species.
PCR
analysis
did
not
detect
genes
these
six
antibiotics
in
any
strain.
None
demonstrated
clear
α-
or
β-hemolytic
activity.
thrived
a
medium
supplemented
with
6%
NaCl,
displaying
protease
activity
acid
media
containing
3%
respectively.
Consequently,
five
strains,
AK5T17,
AK5T19,
AK10M04,
DMLC16,
YK10T20,
identified
as
candidates,
L.
strain
DMLC16
emerging
top
choice
due
its
elevated
production
capacities.
These
findings
support
safe
application
candidate
fermented
food
production.
Applied Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(3), P. 1165 - 1176
Published: July 28, 2024
Fermented
foods
made
through
microbial
growth
and
enzymatic
conversions
have
been
integral
to
human
diets
for
at
least
10,000
years.
Recent
interest
in
fermented
has
surged
due
their
functional
properties
health
benefits.
Cruciferous
vegetables
of
the
genus
Brassica,
such
as
cabbage,
broccoli,
cauliflower,
are
commonly
used
produce
like
sauerkraut,
kimchi,
pao
cai,
turnips,
others.
These
rich
lactic
acid
bacteria
(LAB)
bioactive
compounds,
which
contribute
potential
health-promoting
properties.
We
examined
12
clinical
trials
investigating
Brassica.
studies,
mainly
assessed
benefits
kimchi
or
sauerkraut
consumption,
found
that
regular
intake
can
alleviate
symptoms
irritable
bowel
syndrome
(IBS),
aid
weight
loss,
enhance
metabolic
health.
Seven
observational
studies
also
observed
when
consuming
Six
seven
on
linked
reduced
obesity
risk
other
An
study
cabbage
consumption
breast
cancer
risk.
Despite
these
findings,
exact
roles
various
microorganisms
compounds
within
effects
require
further
investigation.
This
review
underscores
cruciferous
foods,
advocates
more
mechanistic
understand
optimize
The
aim
of
this
review
is
to
summarize
and
analyze
up
date
information
related
the
impact
fermented
dairy
plant
foods
on
modulation
anti-inflammatory
pathways
MAPKs
NF-κβ
associated
with
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD).
This
work
shows
potential
modulate
MAPK
pathways.
Also,
effect
microbiota
are
discussed.
Fermented
could
act
as
IBD
adjuvants
due
their
bioactive
components
metabolite
content,
including
peptides,
short-chain
fatty
acids,
exopolysaccharides,
phenolic
compounds,
dietary
fiber.
food
metabolites
interact
key
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
IBD,
such
ERK
1/2,
JNK,
p38,
p50,
p65.
Available
suggests
that
compounds
from
signaling
proteins
in
be
used
adjuvant
treatments
for
alleviation
disease.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 1259 - 1259
Published: April 3, 2025
This
study
investigated
the
changes
in
physicochemical
properties
and
metabolites
of
pickled
purple
radish
during
storage.
Pickles
('Boraking')
prepared
by
addition
acetic
acid
sugar
were
stored
dark
at
4
°C
for
60
days.
The
color
changed
from
to
pink,
while
pickling
solution
pink
purple.
During
storage,
sucrose
content
gradually
decreased,
glucose
fructose
levels
increased.
LC-ESI-QToF-MS
metabolomic
analysis
indicated
that
metabolites,
including
organic
acids,
amino
sulfur-containing
compounds,
lysophosphatidylcholine,
lysophosphatidylethanolamine,
anthocyanins,
identified.
antioxidant
capacity
meter
may
undergo
due
altered
non-volatile
compounds
(cyanidins,
adenosine,
acids)
Anthocyanins
had
negative
correlations
with
radish.
radical
scavenging
activity
ferric-reducing
power
declined
These
findings
emphasized
need
further
research
develop
processing
storage
methods
enhance
bioactivity
stability
npj Science of Food,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: April 25, 2025
Recent
studies
aim
to
prevent
kimchi
spoilage
and
enhance
the
sensory
nutritional
qualities
using
lactic
acid
bacteria,
particularly
Leuconostoc
species,
as
starters.
However,
factors
enabling
successful
adaptation
predominance
of
species
remain
unclear.
This
study
investigates
that
contribute
starter
strains
WiKim32,
WiKim33,
WiKim0121
CBA3628
during
fermentation
a
comprehensive
multi-omics
approach.
Our
findings
reveal
ATP-dependent
molecular
chaperones,
which
respond
cold
acidic
environments,
play
crucial
roles
in
successfully
adapting
strains.
Moreover,
genes
involved
carbohydrate
metabolic
pathways
ATP
production,
thereby
supporting
chaperone
activity
bacterial
growth.
highlights
practical
use
WiKim33
identifies
essential
for
their
fermentation.
LWT,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
207, P. 116637 - 116637
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
White
colony-forming
yeast
(WCFY)
is
a
major
source
of
food
spoilage.
Although
it
does
not
cause
cytotoxic
reactions,
WCFY
on
kimchi
results
in
unpleasant
odors
that
are
unappealing
to
consumers,
resulting
economic
losses
and
wastage.
Chemical
physical
disinfection
methods
for
have
limitations.
Surface
dielectric
barrier
discharge
(S-DBD)
plasma
treatment
recent
innovation
shows
promise
inactivating
WCFYs;
however,
this
approach
has
yet
been
tested
kimchi.
Therefore,
study,
we
aimed
investigate
whether
S-DBD
Kazachstania
servazzii
inhibits
colony
formation
seasoning
during
storage.
Through
visual
confirmation,
found
the
optimized
effectively
inhibited
formation.
Moreover,
with
exerted
only
an
anti-WCFY
effect
did
significantly
change
physicochemical
properties
(e.g.,
pH,
titratable
acidity,
volatile
organic
compounds)
samples,
indicating
quality
was
preserved.
Maximum
reduction
occurred
at
67.8%
relative
humidity,
120.0
min
time,
15.1
°C.
In
conclusion,
effective
alternative
current
anti-yeast
approaches
potential
improve
production.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(20), P. 4826 - 4826
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
A
cytokine
storm
is
an
intense
inflammatory
response
characterized
by
the
overproduction
of
proinflammatory
cytokines,
resulting
in
tissue
damage,
and
organ
dysfunction.
Cytokines
play
a
crucial
role
various
conditions,
such
as
coronavirus
disease,
which
immune
system
becomes
overactive
releases
excessive
levels
including
interleukins,
tumor
necrosis
factor-alpha
(TNF-α),
interferon-gamma
(IFN-γ).
This
anomalous
often
leads
to
acute
respiratory
distress
syndrome
(ARDS),
disseminated
intravascular
coagulation
(DIC),
multiple
injury
(MOI).
Glucosinolates
are
plant
secondary
metabolites
predominantly
found