ABSTRACT
Tea
(
Camellia
sinensis
)
flower
is
a
nutritious
and
affordable
raw
material
for
beverages.
However,
the
taste
of
infusions
brewed
directly
from
tea
flowers
with
hot
water
not
very
appealing.
In
work,
effects
kombucha
fermentation
on
sensory
quality
chemical
profiles
were
investigated.
During
5‐day
experiment,
samples
fermented
1
day
exhibited
best
overall
flavor
characteristics.
The
this
sample
was
significantly
improved,
marked
increase
in
sweet
aromas
noticeable
enhancement
fruity,
sweet,
sour
tastes.
PacBio
sequencing
revealed
that
four
Komagataeibacter
spp.
(88.64%),
Novacetimonas
hansenii
(7.09%),
Zygosaccharomyces
bisporus
(97.55%)
dominant
bacterial
fungal
species
used
Kombucha.
A
total
80
volatiles
detected
all
samples,
relative
odor
activity
value
(ROAV)
analysis
showed
alpha‐ionone,
linalool,
beta‐ionone,
decanal,
1‐octen‐3‐ol
major
contributors
to
aroma
perception.
pH
contents
caffeine,
catechins,
amino
acids,
proteins
decreased,
while
soluble
sugars
21
compounds
including
sugar
derivatives,
organic
cyclic
adenosine
monophosphate
(c‐AMP)
increased.
These
results
provided
new
insights
into
development
flower‐based
beverage.
Current Research in Food Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8, С. 100694 - 100694
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Kombucha
consumption
has
grown
rapidly
worldwide
in
the
last
decade,
with
production
at
both
small-
and
large
scales.
The
complex
fermentation
process
involves
bacterial
yeast
species,
but
little
is
known
regarding
progression
of
microbial
development
during
production.
We
explored
diversity
multiple
batches
across
two
kombucha
types,
i.
e
commercial
scale
versus
laboratory-made
(hereafter
"home")
brew
using
metabarcoding
to
characterize
fungal
communities.
found
community
be
more
than
that
home
brew.
Furthermore,
PERMANOVA
uncovered
significant
compositional
differences
between
(F
=
2.68,
R2
0.23,
p
00.001)
3.18,
0.26,
00.006)
communities
batches.
For
brew,
alpha
beta
analyses
revealed
no
all
replicates.
When
types
were
directly
compared,
former
had
higher
proportions
Ammoniphilus
Komagataeibacter.
on
other
hand
high
Anoxybacillus,
Methylobacterium
Sphingomonas.
communities,
most
dominant
genera
detected
similar.
Linear
model
correlations
some
microorganisms
sugars
organic
acids
assayed
this
study.
example,
rising
glucose
levels
correlated
an
increase
relative
abundance
Komagataeibacter
7.115,
Adj.
0.44,
00.0003).
believe
these
results
contribute
towards
achieving
a
better
control
may
assist
targeted
product
diversification.
Food Bioscience,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
56, С. 103431 - 103431
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2023
The
symbiotic
culture
of
bacteria
and
yeast
(SCOBY)
encompasses
a
diverse
array
microorganisms
that
play
pivotal
role
in
the
biochemical
transformations
during
Kombucha
fermentation.
This
study
aims
to
investigate
how
various
combinations
acetic
acid
(AAB)
specific
strains
influence
SCOBY
formation
characteristics
Kombucha.
Thirteen
AAB
yeasts
formed
SCOBY.
pH
decreased
2.31,
titratable
acidity
content
increased
20.76
g/L.
Acetic
gluconic
contents
were
1.96
g/L
6.9
g/L,
respectively.
total
phenolic
flavonoid
by
3.53-
5.2
fold,
whereas
condensed
tannin
31.3
fold.
Chlorogenic,
p-coumaric,
ferulic
acids
newly
detected.
Catechin,
epicatechin,
caffeine,
caffeic
acid,
gallic
rutin
increased.
antioxidant
activity
was
enhanced
up
2.88
use
has
potential
value
industrial
production
Food Bioscience,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
56, С. 103270 - 103270
Опубликована: Окт. 27, 2023
Kombucha
is
a
beverage
usually
prepared
with
black
or
green
tea
containing
sucrose,
and
synbiotic
culture
of
bacteria
yeasts
(SCOBY).
This
paper
aims
at
offering
an
overview
on
kombucha
microbiota,
as
well
its
nutritional
composition,
antimicrobial
effects.
The
microbiota
includes
acetic
acid
(Acetobacter,
Gluconobacter,
Gluconacetobacter,
Komagataeibacter),
lactic
(Lactobacillus,
Lactiplantibacillus,
Lacticaseibacillus)
(Brettanomyces,
Candida,
Saccharomyces,
Zygosaccharomyces),
depending
raw
materials,
starter
cultures,
fermentation
temperature.
second
topic
this
review
the
production
path
synopsis
from
quali-quantitative
point
view
most
important
compounds.
Finally,
examines
potential,
focusing
both
Gram-positive
Gram-negative
bacteria.
An
open
question
probiotic
status
kombucha;
offers
contribution
to
debate,
suggesting
for
post-biotic.
Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(13), С. 7366 - 7366
Опубликована: Июнь 21, 2023
The
most
known
and
traditional
vinegar
is
the
one
that
made
from
wine.
For
its
production,
grape
must
undergo
alcohol
fermentation
posterior
oxidation
of
ethanol
to
acetic
acid.
Yeasts
acid
bacteria
(AAB)
carry
out
biochemical
processes
in
sequence.
process
wine
acetification
can
be
achieved
by
slow
(the
Orléans
or
French
methods)
a
quick
submerged
industrial
process.
High-quality
usually
produced
methods
using
oak
casks,
once
wood
allows
continuous
aeration
culture.
Sour–sweet
presents
balance
both
bitter/sour
sweet
flavors.
sourness
typically
comes
acid,
while
sweetness
come
type
fruit
amount
sugar
present
at
end
production.
In
general,
sour-sweet
has
more
complex
nuanced
flavor
profile
compared
regular
vinegar,
which
often
simply
sour.
One
kind
where
yeasts
co-exist
produce
savory
balsamic
(TBV),
Italy.
Spain,
fortified
sherry
also
been
used
for
Portugal,
some
companies
have
port
since
2018.
These
three
distinctive
products
common
found,
well
balanced
with
sourness.
this
review,
we
analyze
sour-sweat
process,
bearing
mind
possible
interactions
between
AAB
occur
during
production
considering
symbiotic
competitive
features
diverse
microbiota.
Foods,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(6), С. 942 - 942
Опубликована: Март 10, 2025
Kombucha
is
a
well-known
fermented
drink
that
gained
interest
due
to
its
gut
health
benefits.
However,
it
has
harsh
taste
of
acetic
acid
and
hard
consume.
Thai
Cannabis
leaves
(Cannabis
sativa
sp.
Hang
Kra
Rog
Phu
phan
ST1)
contain
high
protein
phytochemicals
which
can
improve
the
growth
lactic
bacteria
(LAB)
enhance
organoleptic
quality
Kombucha.
This
study
revealed
effect
infusing
assam
green
tea
with
cannabis
on
fermentation
rate,
microbial
communities,
volatile
compounds,
overall
kombucha.
The
content
(23.10%)
was
found.
Phytonutrients
found
in
promotes
LAB
growth,
resulted
higher
number
treatment
leaves.
At
end
(day
7),
highest
count
(5.53
log
CFU
mL-1)
presented
kombucha
infused
30%
better
quality,
pH,
less
acidity
obtained
dose
manner.
change
communities
detected
using
metagenomic
analysis.
prominence
Dekkera
Komagataeibacter,
low
abundance
Zygosaccharomyces
Weissella
were
identified.
These
microorganisms
improved
flavor
by
lessening
strong
odor
acidic
taste.
From
HS-SPME-GCMS
possessed
acid,
ethanol,
carbon
dioxide
gave
Hence,
novel
substrate
for
enhancing
improving
qualities.
Microorganisms,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(5), С. 981 - 981
Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025
The
presence
of
yeasts
in
food
is
not
unexpected,
as
they
are
part
the
microbiota
raw
materials,
employed
starter
cultures
numerous
fermentation
processes,
and
also
play
a
role
spontaneous
fermentation.
Nevertheless,
have
potential
to
induce
spoilage,
which
can
lead
significant
quality
issues,
certain
ability
cause
infections
humans
animals,
posing
safety
risk.
detection
food,
determination
their
cell
number,
well
identification
typing,
therefore
often
tasks
during
examination
categories.
methods
achieve
these
objectives
diverse,
encompassing
both
conventional
culture-based
techniques
more
recent,
genome-based
studies.
objective
this
study
provide
summary
article
that
presents
suitable
for
testing
food-derived
yeasts.
will
highlight
advantages,
disadvantages,
difficulties
applicability.
Moreover,
comprehensive
review
nucleic
acid-based,
culture-dependent
culture-independent
molecular
yeast
was
conducted,
scientific
articles
from
past
five
years
(2020–2024).
search
based
on
Science
Direct
database
using
keywords
“yeast
food”.
Highlights in Science Engineering and Technology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
139, С. 93 - 99
Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2025
Kombucha
is
a
healthy
beverage
rich
in
functional
active
ingredients
and
has
multiple
health
benefits.
At
present,
become
global
research
hotspot
very
broad
market
prospect.
The
diversity
of
microbial
communities
significantly
affects
the
benefits
Kombucha.
development
modern
biological
methods,
especially
independent
culture
analysis
techniques,
provided
comprehensive
understanding
community
structure
This
article
reviews
progress
on
Kombucha,
including
population
composition
interactions
microorganisms
during
fermentation,
methods
influencing
factors
diversity,
as
well
artificial
regulation
assembly
communities.
will
provide
theoretical
reference
for
improving
quality
safety
innovating
products
through