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Wei L, Marco ML. The fermented cabbage metabolome and its protection against cytokine-induced intestinal barrier disruption of Caco-2 monolayers. Appl Environ Microbiol 2025; 91:e0223424. [PMID: 40192297 DOI: 10.1128/aem.02234-24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2025] [Indexed: 05/22/2025] Open
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Fermented vegetables, such as fermented cabbage (sauerkraut), have garnered growing interest for their associations with a myriad of health benefits. However, the mechanistic details underlying the outcomes of consuming these foods require further investigation. This study examined the capacity of soluble metabolites in laboratory-scale and commercial-fermented cabbage to protect against disruption of polarized Caco-2 monolayers by interferon gamma (IFN-γ) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). Laboratory-scale ferments (LSF) were prepared with and without the addition of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCIMB8826R (LP8826R) and sampled after 7 and 14 days of incubation. Trans-epithelial electrical resistance (TER) and paracellular permeability to fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-dextran revealed that fermented cabbage, but not raw cabbage or brine, protected against cytokine-induced damage to the Caco-2 monolayers. Barrier-protective effects occurred despite increased IL-8 production following cytokine exposure. Metabolomic analyses performed using gas and liquid chromatography resulted in the identification of 149 and 333 metabolites, respectively. Significant differences were found between raw and fermented cabbage. LSF metabolomes changed over time, and the profiles of LSF with LP8826R best resembled the commercial product. Overall, fermentation resulted in lower carbohydrate and increased lactic acid, lipid, amino acid derivative (including D-phenyl-lactate [D-PLA], indole-3-lactate [ILA], and γ-aminobutyric acid [GABA]), and phenolic compound concentrations. Lactate, D-PLA, and ILA tested individually and combined only partially protected against cytokine-induced TER reductions and increases in paracellular permeability of Caco-2 monolayers. The findings show that intestinal barrier-protective compounds are consistently enriched during cabbage fermentations, irrespective of the scale or microbial additions, which may contribute to the health-promoting potential of these foods.IMPORTANCEFermented vegetables are increasingly associated with health benefits. However, the importance of microbial transformations to foods during the fermentation process remains to be determined. We found that the metabolites in spontaneously fermented cabbage protected polarized intestinal epithelial cells against damage induced by proinflammatory cytokines. Cabbage fermentations resulted in consistent metabolome profiles enriched in bioactive compounds known to be made by beneficial members of the human gut microbiome, including D-phenyl-lactate (D-PLA) and indole-3-lactate (ILA). The metabolomes were distinct from raw cabbage and were further differentiated between commercial and lab ferments, sampling time, and the presence of an exogenous Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain. Because only partial protection against intestinal barrier disruption was found when individual metabolites (D-PLA, ILA, and lactate) were applied, the findings indicate that the complex mixture of metabolites in a cabbage fermentation offers advantages over single metabolites to benefit intestinal health.
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- Lei Wei
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California Davis, Davis, California, USA
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Wei L, Van Beeck W, Hanlon M, DiCaprio E, Marco ML. Lacto-Fermented Fruits and Vegetables: Bioactive Components and Effects on Human Health. Annu Rev Food Sci Technol 2025; 16:289-314. [PMID: 39805038 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-food-052924-070656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2025]
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Lacto-fermented fruits and vegetables (FVs) such as kimchi, sauerkraut, and fermented olives and nonalcoholic juices have a long history as dietary staples. Herein, the production steps and microbial ecology of lacto-fermented FVs are discussed alongside findings from human and laboratory studies investigating the health benefits of these foods. Lacto-fermented FVs are enriched in beneficial live microbes and bioactive compounds, including lactic and acetic acids, phenolic compounds, bacteriocins, and amino acid derivatives such as indole-3-lactic acid, phenyl-lactic acid, and γ-aminobutyric acid. At least 11 human studies have been performed on kimchi, whereas others have been investigated in only one or two trials. Besides exploring the health benefits, it is imperative to ensure that these foods made either commercially or at home have minimal risk for foodborne illness and exposure to undesired compounds like biogenic amines. Development of starter-culture strains and production protocols can lead to lacto-fermented FVs designed for specific health benefits.
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- Lei Wei
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA;
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA;
- Department of Bioscience Engineering, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA;
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA;
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA;
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Zonjić J, Karačić A, Brodić I, Starčević A, Renko I, Krznarić Ž, Ivančić M, Liberati Pršo AM, Šatalić Z. The Short- and Long-Term Effects of a Short Course of Sauerkraut Supplementation on the Gut Microbiota of Active Athletes: A Pilot Follow-Up Study. Nutrients 2025; 17:929. [PMID: 40077799 PMCID: PMC11901685 DOI: 10.3390/nu17050929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2025] [Revised: 02/22/2025] [Accepted: 02/26/2025] [Indexed: 03/14/2025] Open
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Objectives: The application of whole fermented foods in sports nutrition for gut microbiota personalization is a promising area of investigation. Sauerkraut, a traditional fermented food, has not been extensively studied in this context. This study aimed to replicate earlier findings of a proof-of-concept study on the potential of sauerkraut for gut microbiota personalization in active athletes. Methods: A pilot follow-up study was conducted on active recreational athletes who consumed 250 g of organic pasteurized sauerkraut daily for 10 days. Changes in gut microbiota composition and functionality were assessed using 16S rRNA sequencing and metabolic pathway analysis across three time points: pre-intervention, postintervention, and one-month postintervention. Laboratory parameters, bowel function, and side effects were monitored throughout the study. Results: In total, 11 male participants with an average age of 30 years completed the study. The pilot follow-up study did not replicate the original study's findings on sauerkraut's short-term effects on β-diversity and taxonomic and functional groups. However, long-term effects of sauerkraut supplementation were demonstrated, including a significant reduction in α-diversity variance and increased gut microbiota composition similarity (β-diversity) as well as several significant changes in bacterial taxa and metabolic pathways after a washout period. The intervention also induced a transient decrease in B12 vitamin levels and a short- and long-term increase in leukocyte concentrations. The probability for physiological types of stools increased after one week of sauerkraut supplementation as well as the incidence of gastrointestinal side effects, such as bloating, diarrhea, pain, nausea, and constipation. Conclusions: This study suggests that the short-term effects on the gut microbiota of sauerkraut supplementation depend on its baseline status, but it can induce long-term effects. Sauerkraut supplementation requires a seven-day adaptation period. Further research is needed to explore the mechanisms behind the short- and long-term effects of sauerkraut supplementation.
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- Jadran Zonjić
- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (J.Z.); (A.K.); (I.B.); (A.S.); (I.R.); (Z.Š.)
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (J.Z.); (A.K.); (I.B.); (A.S.); (I.R.); (Z.Š.)
- The Gut Microbiome Center (CCM), Jablanska 82, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital “Sveti Duh”, Sveti Duh 64, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (J.Z.); (A.K.); (I.B.); (A.S.); (I.R.); (Z.Š.)
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (J.Z.); (A.K.); (I.B.); (A.S.); (I.R.); (Z.Š.)
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (J.Z.); (A.K.); (I.B.); (A.S.); (I.R.); (Z.Š.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital “Sveti Duh”, Sveti Duh 64, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (J.Z.); (A.K.); (I.B.); (A.S.); (I.R.); (Z.Š.)
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital “Sveti Duh”, Sveti Duh 64, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (J.Z.); (A.K.); (I.B.); (A.S.); (I.R.); (Z.Š.)
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Praveen M, Brogi S. Microbial Fermentation in Food and Beverage Industries: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities. Foods 2025; 14:114. [PMID: 39796404 PMCID: PMC11719914 DOI: 10.3390/foods14010114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2024] [Revised: 12/26/2024] [Accepted: 12/28/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2025] Open
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Microbial fermentation is a primary method by which a variety of foods and beverages are produced. The term refers to the use of microbes such as bacteria, yeasts, and molds to transform carbohydrates into different substances. Fermentation is important for preserving, enhancing flavor, and improving the nutritional quality of various perishable foods. Historical records clearly show that fermented foods and drinks, such as wine, beer, and bread, have been consumed for more than 7000 years. The main microorganisms employed were Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which are predominantly used in alcohol fermentation, and Lactobacillus in dairy and vegetable fermentation. Typical fermented foods and drinks made from yogurt, cheese, beer, wine, cider, and pickles from vegetables are examples. Although there are risks of contamination and spoilage by pathogenic and undesirable microorganisms, advanced technologies and proper control procedures can mitigate these risks. This review addresses microbial fermentation and clarifies its past importance and contribution to food preservation, flavoring, and nutrition. It systematically separates yeasts, molds, and bacteria and explains how they are used in food products such as bread, yogurt, beer, and pickles. Larger producers employ primary production methods such as the artisanal approach, which are explored along with future trends such as solid-state fermentation, the potential of biotechnology in developing new products, and sustainability in new product development. Future research and development strategies can lead to innovations in methods that improve efficiency, product range, and sustainability.
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- Mallari Praveen
- Department of Research and Development, Academy of Bioelectric Meridian Massage Australia (ABMMA), Noosaville, QLD 4566, Australia;
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno 6, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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Karačić A, Zonjić J, Stefanov E, Radolović K, Starčević A, Renko I, Krznarić Ž, Ivančić M, Šatalić Z, Liberati Pršo AM. Short-Term Supplementation of Sauerkraut Induces Favorable Changes in the Gut Microbiota of Active Athletes: A Proof-of-Concept Study. Nutrients 2024; 16:4421. [PMID: 39771042 PMCID: PMC11677004 DOI: 10.3390/nu16244421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2024] [Revised: 12/13/2024] [Accepted: 12/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/11/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND Since the gut microbiota is important for athlete health and performance, its optimization is increasingly gaining attention in sports nutrition, for example, with whole fermented foods. Sauerkraut is a traditional fermented food rich in pro-, pre-, and postbiotics, which has not yet been investigated in the field of sports nutrition. METHODS To determine whether sauerkraut could be used for gut microbiota optimization in sports nutrition, a proof-of-concept study was conducted. The microbiota composition of organic pasteurized sauerkraut was analyzed, and then healthy active athletes were provided with the same sauerkraut for 10 days as an intervention. The effects of sauerkraut on the athlete's gut microbiota, laboratory parameters, and bowel function were assessed. RESULTS Significant changes in the gut microbiota composition were seen on taxonomic and functional levels, independent of baseline microbiota composition, even after short-term supplementation. Most notably, there was an increase in several health-promoting genera of the family Lachnospiraceae, as well as significant alterations in metabolic pathways regarding cell wall synthesis and the metabolism of nucleotide bases. An increase in the proportion of lymphocytes and a decrease in B12 vitamin levels was observed, as well as a risk of indigestion in certain athletes, which significantly resolved after seven days of supplementation in all athletes. It is unclear whether the observed effects are attributable to the sauerkraut's own microbiome or its pre- and postbiotics since it is a whole food. CONCLUSIONS Our study has demonstrated that the concept of whole fermented foods, such as sauerkraut, could potentially be feasible and effective in sports nutrition for gut microbiota optimization.
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- Andrija Karačić
- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (A.K.); (J.Z.); (E.S.); (A.S.); (I.R.); (Z.Š.)
- The Gut Microbiome Center (CCM), Jablanska 82, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital “Sveti Duh”, Sveti Duh 64, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (A.K.); (J.Z.); (E.S.); (A.S.); (I.R.); (Z.Š.)
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (A.K.); (J.Z.); (E.S.); (A.S.); (I.R.); (Z.Š.)
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (A.K.); (J.Z.); (E.S.); (A.S.); (I.R.); (Z.Š.)
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (A.K.); (J.Z.); (E.S.); (A.S.); (I.R.); (Z.Š.)
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (A.K.); (J.Z.); (E.S.); (A.S.); (I.R.); (Z.Š.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital “Sveti Duh”, Sveti Duh 64, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (A.K.); (J.Z.); (E.S.); (A.S.); (I.R.); (Z.Š.)
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (A.K.); (J.Z.); (E.S.); (A.S.); (I.R.); (Z.Š.)
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital “Sveti Duh”, Sveti Duh 64, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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Pal AD, Pal A. Probiotics: beneficial microbes for health and the food industry. MICROBIAL ESSENTIALISM 2024:47-86. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-443-13932-1.00026-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2025]
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Tan X, Cui F, Wang D, Lv X, Li X, Li J. Fermented Vegetables: Health Benefits, Defects, and Current Technological Solutions. Foods 2023; 13:38. [PMID: 38201066 PMCID: PMC10777956 DOI: 10.3390/foods13010038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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This review summarizes current studies on fermented vegetables, analyzing the changes in nutritional components during pickling, the health benefits of fermented vegetables, and their safety concerns. Additionally, the review provides an overview of the applications of emergent non-thermal technologies for addressing these safety concerns during the production and processing of fermented vegetables. It was found that vitamin C would commonly be lost, the soluble protein would degrade into free amino acids, new nutrient compositions would be produced, and the flavor correlated with the chemical changes. These changes would be influenced by the variety/location of raw materials, the original bacterial population, starter cultures, fermentation conditions, seasoning additions, and post-fermentation processing. Consuming fermented vegetables benefits human health, including antibacterial effects, regulating intestinal bacterial populations, and promoting health (anti-cancer effects, anti-diabetes effects, and immune regulation). However, fermented vegetables have chemical and biological safety concerns, such as biogenic amines and the formation of nitrites, as well as the existence of pathogenic microorganisms. To reduce hazardous components and control the quality of fermented vegetables, unique starter cultures, high pressure, ultrasound, cold plasma, photodynamic, and other technologies can be used to solve these problems.
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- Xiqian Tan
- College of Food Science and Technology, Bohai University, Jinzhou 121013, China (X.L.); (J.L.)
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Storage, Processing and Safety Control Technology for Fresh Agricultural and Aquatic Products, Jinzhou 121013, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Bohai University, Jinzhou 121013, China (X.L.); (J.L.)
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Storage, Processing and Safety Control Technology for Fresh Agricultural and Aquatic Products, Jinzhou 121013, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Bohai University, Jinzhou 121013, China (X.L.); (J.L.)
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Storage, Processing and Safety Control Technology for Fresh Agricultural and Aquatic Products, Jinzhou 121013, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Bohai University, Jinzhou 121013, China (X.L.); (J.L.)
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Storage, Processing and Safety Control Technology for Fresh Agricultural and Aquatic Products, Jinzhou 121013, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Bohai University, Jinzhou 121013, China (X.L.); (J.L.)
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Storage, Processing and Safety Control Technology for Fresh Agricultural and Aquatic Products, Jinzhou 121013, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Bohai University, Jinzhou 121013, China (X.L.); (J.L.)
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Storage, Processing and Safety Control Technology for Fresh Agricultural and Aquatic Products, Jinzhou 121013, China
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Lee HW, Yoon SR, Dang YM, Kang M, Lee K, Ha JH, Bae JW. Presence of an ultra-small microbiome in fermented cabbages. PeerJ 2023; 11:e15680. [PMID: 37483986 PMCID: PMC10358336 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Background Ultramicrobacteria (UMB), also known as ultra-small bacteria, are tiny bacteria with a size less than 0.1 µm3. They have a high surface-to-volume ratio and are found in various ecosystems, including the human body. UMB can be classified into two types: one formed through cell contraction and the other that maintains a small size. The ultra-small microbiome (USM), which may contain UMB, includes all bacteria less than 0.2 µm in size and is difficult to detect with current methods. However, it poses a potential threat to food hygiene, as it can pass through sterilization filters and exist in a viable but non-culturable (VBNC) state. The data on the USM of foods is limited. Some bacteria, including pathogenic species, are capable of forming UMB under harsh conditions, making it difficult to detect them through conventional culture techniques. Methods The study described above focused on exploring the diversity of USM in fermented cabbage samples from three different countries (South Korea, China, and Germany). The samples of fermented cabbage (kimchi, suancai, and sauerkraut) were purchased and stored in chilled conditions at approximately 4 °C until filtration. The filtration process involved two steps of tangential flow filtration (TFF) using TFF cartridges with different pore sizes (0.2 µm and 100 kDa) to separate normal size bacteria (NM) and USM. The USM and NM isolated via TFF were stored in a refrigerator at 4 °C until DNA extraction. The extracted DNA was then amplified using PCR and the full-length 16S rRNA gene was sequenced using single-molecule-real-time (SMRT) sequencing. The transmission electron microscope (TEM) was used to confirm the presence of microorganisms in the USM of fermented cabbage samples. Results To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to identify the differences between USM and NM in fermented cabbages. Although the size of the USM (average 2,171,621 bp) was smaller than that of the NM (average 15,727,282 bp), diversity in USM (average H' = 1.32) was not lower than that in NM (average H' = 1.22). In addition, some members in USM probably underwent cell shrinkage due to unfavorable environments, while others maintained their size. Major pathogens were not detected in the USM in fermented cabbages. Nevertheless, several potentially suspicious strains (genera Cellulomonas and Ralstonia) were detected. Our method can be used to screen food materials for the presence of USM undetectable via conventional methods. USM and NM were efficiently separated using tangential flow filtration and analyzed via single-molecule real-time sequencing. The USM of fermented vegetables exhibited differences in size, diversity, and composition compared with the conventional microbiome. This study could provide new insights into the ultra-small ecosystem in fermented foods, including fermented cabbages.
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- Hae-Won Lee
- Hygienic Safety ⋅ Materials Research Group, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biology and Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Hygienic Safety ⋅ Materials Research Group, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Hygienic Safety ⋅ Materials Research Group, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Practical Technology Research Group, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Research Facilities, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Hygienic Safety ⋅ Materials Research Group, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biology and Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Roles of fermented plant-, dairy- and meat-based foods in the modulation of allergic responses. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2022.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Garnås E. Fermented Vegetables as a Potential Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Curr Dev Nutr 2023; 7:100039. [PMID: 37181929 PMCID: PMC10111609 DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2023.100039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Foods and supplements containing microorganisms with expected beneficial effects are increasingly investigated and utilized in the treatment of human illness, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Research points to a prominent role of gut dysbiosis in the multiple aberrations in gastrointestinal function, immune balance, and mental health seen in IBS. The proposition of the current Perspective is that fermented vegetable foods, in combination with a healthy and stable diet, may be particularly useful for addressing these disturbances. This is based on the recognition that plants and their associated microorganisms have contributed to shaping human microbiota and adaptation over evolutionary time. In particular, lactic acid bacteria with immunomodulatory, antipathogenic, and digestive properties are prevalent in products such as sauerkraut and kimchi. Additionally, by adjusting the salt content and fermentation time, products with a microbial and therapeutic potential beyond that of regular ferments could potentially be produced. Although more clinical data are required to make firm assertions, the low-risk profile, combined with biological considerations and reasoning and considerable circumstantial and anecdotal evidence, indicate that fermented vegetables are worthy of consideration by health professionals and patients dealing with IBS-related issues. To maximize microbial diversity and limit the risk of adverse effects, small doses of multiple products, containing different combinations of traditionally fermented vegetables and/or fruits, is suggested for experimental research and care.
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Paul AK, Lim CL, Apu MAI, Dolma KG, Gupta M, de Lourdes Pereira M, Wilairatana P, Rahmatullah M, Wiart C, Nissapatorn V. Are Fermented Foods Effective against Inflammatory Diseases? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:2481. [PMID: 36767847 PMCID: PMC9915096 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Fermented foods have been used over the centuries in various parts of the world. These foods are rich in nutrients and are produced naturally using various biological tools like bacteria and fungi. Fermentation of edible foods has been rooted in ancient cultures to keep food for preservation and storage for a long period of time with desired or enhanced nutritional values. Inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and chronic inflammatory pain are chronic disorders that are difficult to treat, and current treatments for these disorders fail due to various adverse effects of prescribed medications over a long period of time. Fermented foods containing probiotic bacteria and fungi can enhance the immune system, improve gastrointestinal health, and lower the risk of developing various inflammatory diseases. Foods prepared from vegetables by fermentation, like kimchi, sauerkraut, soy-based foods, or turmeric, lack proper clinical and translational experimental studies. The current review has focused on the effectiveness of various fermented foods or drinks used over centuries against inflammation, arthritis, and oxidative stress. We also described potential limitations on the efficacies or usages of these fermented products to provide an overarching picture of the research field.
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- Alok K. Paul
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS 7001, Australia
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- Division of Applied Biomedical Science and Biotechnology, School of Health Sciences, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok 737102, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Re-search University, New Delhi 110017, India
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials & Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, University of Development Alternative, Lalmatia, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Malaysia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, World Union for Herbal Drug Discovery (WUHeDD), and Research Excellence Center for Innovation and Health Products (RECIHP), Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
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Siddeeg A, Afzaal M, Saeed F, Ali R, Shah YA, Shehzadi U, Ateeq H, Waris N, Hussain M, Raza MA, Al-Farga A. Recent updates and perspectives of fermented healthy super food sauerkraut: a review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES 2022; 25:2320-2331. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2022.2135531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Azhari Siddeeg
- Department of Food Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Parents' Perspective on Probiotics in Preschool Children: A Cross-sectional Survey. Zdr Varst 2022; 62:5-12. [PMID: 36694790 PMCID: PMC9837815 DOI: 10.2478/sjph-2023-0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Introduction The composition of the human gut microbiota, which can also be regulated by the consumption of probiotics, has a significant impact on host health. The main source of probiotics can be foods such as fermented foods, yogurts, fermented drinks and/or probiotic supplements. While parents play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of their children, this cross-sectional study is focused on parents' perspectives regarding the use of probiotics in the preschool period. Methods The self-administered online survey consisted of 24 questions arranged across two thematic sections. The final data analysis included 102 parents (96% F; 4% M), aged between 22 and 47. Their children were aged up to 6 years. Results The majority (52%) of the parents were familiar with the term 'probiotics' and 86.3% were including probiotics in their children's diet at the time of the survey. The main source was probiotic food (36.3%), of which yoghurt was the most commonly consumed (87.2%). The inclusion of probiotic supplements in a child's diet was positively correlated with parents' consumption and level of knowledge about the term 'probiotics'. Digestive tract-related disorders were the most frequently reported motive for the initial introduction of probiotics into children's diet. Conclusions Based on our study results, parents are familiar with probiotics and include them in their children's diet. However, an attempt should be made to close the gaps in parents' knowledge that our research identified. Further studies are needed to determine the recommended amount of probiotic foods, as well as strategies to educate parents about the benefits of including probiotic foods in their children's diet.
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Zhang M, Li RW, Yang H, Tan Z, Liu F. Recent advances in developing butyrogenic functional foods to promote gut health. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:4410-4431. [PMID: 36330804 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2142194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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As one of the major short-chain fatty acids produced via microbial fermentation, butyrate serves as not only a preferred energy substrate but also an important signaling molecule. Butyrate concentrations in circulation, tissues, and gut luminal contents have important pathophysiological implications. The genetic capacity of butyrate biosynthesis by the gut microbiota is frequently compromised during aging and various disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease, metabolic disorders and colorectal cancer. Substantial efforts have been made to identify potent butyrogenic substrates and butyrate-hyperproducing bacteria to compensate for butyrate deficiency. Interindividual butyrogenic responses exist, which are more strongly predicted by heterogeneity in the gut microbiota composition than by ingested prebiotic substrates. In this review, we catalog major food types rich in butyrogenic substrates. We also discuss the potential of butyrogenic foods with proven properties for promoting gut health and disease management using findings from clinical trials. Potential limitations and constraints in the current research are highlighted. We advocate a precise nutrition approach in designing future clinical trials by prescreening individuals for key gut microbial signatures when recruiting study volunteers. The information provided in this review will be conducive to the development of microbiota engineering approaches for enhancing the sustained production of butyrate.
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- Miao Zhang
- College of Agriculture, Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Ion Beam Bioengineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Animal Parasitic Diseases Laboratory, USDA-ARS, Beltsville, Maryland, USA
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Agriculture, Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Ion Beam Bioengineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Arwanto V, Buschle-Diller G, Mukti YP, Dewi ADR, Mumpuni C, Purwanto MGM, Sukweenadhi J. The state of plant-based food development and its prospects in the Indonesia market. Heliyon 2022; 8:e11062. [PMID: 36303902 PMCID: PMC9593187 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Innovations in food biotechnology reflect the increasing demand for healthy food and the change in conventional dietary patterns to plant-based diets, encouraging the development of functional products and opening new perspectives for industry interests. In addition, the development of vegetable-based products is supported by several studies that state that plant-based diets help reduce the risk of diseases, reduce stress, and even help maintain healthy body weight, making this diet a promising development for the future. The industry mainly uses fermentation techniques to obtain plant-based foodstuffs. However, fermentation is just one method that can develop probiotic products. Other methods include high moisture extrusion cooking and applying shear cells, for instance, for developing vegetable meats. This article summarizes trends and shifts in eating preferences, the response of the respective industry, and the future potential of plant-based products.
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Gaudioso G, Weil T, Marzorati G, Solovyev P, Bontempo L, Franciosi E, Bertoldi L, Pedrolli C, Tuohy KM, Fava F. Microbial and metabolic characterization of organic artisanal sauerkraut fermentation and study of gut health-promoting properties of sauerkraut brine. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:929738. [PMID: 36312966 PMCID: PMC9606823 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.929738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Sauerkraut is a traditionally fermented cabbage, and recent evidence suggests that it has beneficial properties for human health. In this work, a multi-disciplinary approach was employed to characterize the fermentation process and gut health-promoting properties of locally produced, organic sauerkraut from two distinct producers, SK1 and SK2. 16S rRNA metataxonomics showed that bacterial diversity gradually decreased as fermentation progressed. Differences in sauerkraut microbiota composition were observed between the two producers, especially at the start of fermentation. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) dominated the microbiota after 35 days, with Lactiplantibacillus being the dominant genus in both sauerkraut products, together with Leuconostoc and Paucilactobacillus in SK1, and with Pediococcus, Levilactibacillus, and Leuconostoc in SK2. LAB reached between 7 and 8 Log CFU/mL brine at the end of fermentation (35 days), while pH lowering happened within the first week of fermentation. A total of 220 LAB strains, corresponding to 133 RAPD-PCR biotypes, were successfully isolated. Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Lactiplantibacillus pentosus accounted for 67% of all SK1 isolates, and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum/paraplantarum and Leuconostoc mesenteroides represented 72% of all the isolates from SK2. 1H-NMR analysis revealed significant changes in microbial metabolite profiles during the fermentation process, with lactic and acetic acids, as well as amino acids, amines, and uracil, being the dominant metabolites quantified. Sauerkraut brine did not affect trans-epithelial electrical resistance through a Caco-2 cell monolayer as a measure of gut barrier function. However, significant modulation of inflammatory response after LPS stimulation was observed in PBMCs-Caco-2 co-culture. Sauerkraut brine supported a robust inflammatory response to endotoxin, by increasing TNF-α and IL-6 production while also stimulating the anti-inflammatory IL-10, therefore suggesting positive resolution of inflammation after 24 h and supporting the potential of sauerkraut brine to regulate intestinal immune function.
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- Giulia Gaudioso
- Nutrition and Nutrigenomics Unit, Research and Innovation Center, Fondazione Edmund Mach, San Michele all'Adige, Italy
- Centre for Integrative Biology (CIBIO) – Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology, University of Trento, Trento, Italy
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- Nutrition and Nutrigenomics Unit, Research and Innovation Center, Fondazione Edmund Mach, San Michele all'Adige, Italy
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- Nutrition and Nutrigenomics Unit, Research and Innovation Center, Fondazione Edmund Mach, San Michele all'Adige, Italy
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- Traceability Unit, Research and Innovation Center, Fondazione Edmund Mach, San Michele all'Adige, Italy
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- Traceability Unit, Research and Innovation Center, Fondazione Edmund Mach, San Michele all'Adige, Italy
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- Nutrition and Nutrigenomics Unit, Research and Innovation Center, Fondazione Edmund Mach, San Michele all'Adige, Italy
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- Organic Agriculture Unit, Environmental Department, Technology Transfer Center, Fondazione Edmund Mach, San Michele all'Adige, Italy
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- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Department, S. Chiara Hospital, Azienda Provinciale per I Servizi Sanitari, Trento, Italy
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- Nutrition and Nutrigenomics Unit, Research and Innovation Center, Fondazione Edmund Mach, San Michele all'Adige, Italy
- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Nutrition and Nutrigenomics Unit, Research and Innovation Center, Fondazione Edmund Mach, San Michele all'Adige, Italy
- *Correspondence: Francesca Fava
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Montazeri-Najafabady N, Kazemi K, Gholami A. Recent advances in antiviral effects of probiotics: potential mechanism study in prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2. Biologia (Bratisl) 2022; 77:3211-3228. [PMID: 35789756 PMCID: PMC9244507 DOI: 10.1007/s11756-022-01147-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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SARS-CoV-2 is responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), progressively extended worldwide countries on an epidemic scale. Along with all the drug treatments suggested to date, currently, there are no approved management protocols and treatment regimens for SARS-CoV-2. The unavailability of optimal medication and effective vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 indicates the requirement for alternative therapies. Probiotics are living organisms that deliberate beneficial effects on the host when used sufficiently and in adequate amounts, and fermented food is their rich source. Probiotics affect viruses by antiviral mechanisms and reduce diarrhea and respiratory tract infection. At this point, we comprehensively evaluated the antiviral effects of probiotics and their mechanism with a particular focus on SARS-CoV-2. In this review, we suggested the conceptual and potential mechanisms of probiotics by which they could exhibit antiviral properties against SARS-CoV-2, according to the previous evidence concerning the mechanism of antiviral effects of probiotics. This study reviewed recent studies that speculate about the role of probiotics in the prevention of the SARS-CoV-2-induced cytokine storm through the mechanisms such as induction of anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-10), downregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-2, IL-6), inhibition of JAK signaling pathway, and act as HDAC inhibitor. Also, the recent clinical trials and their outcome have been reviewed.
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- Nima Montazeri-Najafabady
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Science Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Science Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Science Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Rul F, Béra-Maillet C, Champomier-Vergès MC, El-Mecherfi KE, Foligné B, Michalski MC, Milenkovic D, Savary-Auzeloux I. Underlying evidence for the health benefits of fermented foods in humans. Food Funct 2022; 13:4804-4824. [PMID: 35384948 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo03989j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Fermented foods (FFs) have been a part of our diets for millennia and comprise highly diverse products obtained from plants and animals all over the world. Historically, fermentation has been used to preserve food and render certain raw materials edible. As our food systems evolve towards more sustainability, the health benefits of FFs have been increasingly touted. Fermentation generates new/transformed bioactive compounds that may occur in association with probiotic bacteria. The result can be specific, advantageous functional properties. Yet, when considering the body of human studies on the topic, whether observational or experimental, it is rare to come across findings supporting the above assertion. Certainly, results are lacking to confirm the widespread idea that FFs have general health benefits. There are some exceptions, such as in the case of lactose degradation via fermentation in individuals who are lactose intolerant; the impact of select fermented dairy products on insulin sensitivity; or the benefits of alcohol consumption. However, in other situations, the results fail to categorically indicate whether FFs have neutral, beneficial, or detrimental effects on human health. This review tackles this apparent incongruity by showing why it is complex to test the health effects of FFs and what can be done to improve knowledge in this field.
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- F Rul
- Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Micalis Institute, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Micalis Institute, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Micalis Institute, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- INRAE, UR1268 Biopolymères Interactions Assemblages, 44300 Nantes, France
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- Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, U1286 - INFINITE - Institute for Translational Research in Inflammation, F-59000 Lille, France
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- Univ-Lyon, CarMeN Laboratory, Inserm, U1060, INRAE, UMR1397, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 69310 Pierre Bénite, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, UMR1019, Unité Nutrition Humaine, Clermont-Ferrand, France. .,Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, USA
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, UMR1019, Unité Nutrition Humaine, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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Zayed A, Sheashea M, Kassem IAA, Farag MA. Red and white cabbages: An updated comparative review of bioactives, extraction methods, processing practices, and health benefits. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 63:7025-7042. [PMID: 35174750 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2040416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Red and white cabbages (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba and rubra, respectively) are two of the most commercially valued vegetables in crucifers, well-recognized for their unique sensory and nutritive attributes in addition to a myriad of health-promoting benefits. The current review addressed the differential qualitative/quantitative phytochemical make-ups for the first time for better utilization as nutraceuticals and to identify potential uses based on the chemical makeup of both cultivars (cvs.). In addition, extraction methods are compared highlighting their advantages and/or limitations with regards to improving yield and stability of cabbage bioactives, especially glucosinolates. Besides, the review recapitulated detailed action mechanism and safety of cabbage bioactives, as well as processing technologies to further improve their effects are posed as future perspectives. White and red cabbage cvs. revealed different GLSs profile which affected by food processing, including enzymatic hydrolysis, thermal breakdown, and leaching. In addition, the red cultivar provides high quality pigment for industrial applications. Moreover, non-conventional modern extraction techniques showed promising techniques for the recovery of their bioactive constituents compared to solvent extraction. All these findings pose white and red cabbages as potential candidates for inclusion in nutraceuticals and/or to be commercialized as functional foods prepared in different culinary forms.
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- Ahmed Zayed
- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
- Institute of Bioprocess Engineering, Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern, Germany
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- Aromatic and Medicinal Plants Department, Desert Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Natural Compounds Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Li N, Wu X, Zhuang W, Wu C, Rao Z, Du L, Zhou Y. Cruciferous vegetable and isothiocyanate intake and multiple health outcomes. Food Chem 2021; 375:131816. [PMID: 34929422 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Isothiocyanates, bioactive phytochemicals of cruciferous vegetables, have chemopreventative efficacy. To clarify evidence of associations between cruciferous vegetable and isothiocyanate intake and various health outcomes, we conducted an umbrella review of meta-analyses and systematic reviews in humans. A total of 413 articles were identified, and 57 articles with 24 health outcomes were included. Consumption of cruciferous vegetables was associated with a reduced risk of all-cause mortality, cancers, and depression. Dose-response analyses revealed that a per 100 g/d increment was associated with a 10% decrease in the risk of all-cause mortality. Warfarin resistance caused by vitamin K-rich broccoli was reported. Caution was warranted for those allergies/hypersensitivities to the Brassica genus. The intake of cruciferous vegetables is generally safe and beneficial in humans. However the quality of the majority (68%) of evidence was low.
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- Ni Li
- Department of Ophthalmology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine/Cochrane Center, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Kocot AM, Wróblewska B. Fermented products and bioactive food compounds as a tool to activate autophagy and promote the maintenance of the intestinal barrier function. Trends Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Eating Fermented: Health Benefits of LAB-Fermented Foods. Foods 2021; 10:foods10112639. [PMID: 34828920 PMCID: PMC8620815 DOI: 10.3390/foods10112639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are involved in producing a considerable number of fermented products consumed worldwide. Many of those LAB fermented foods are recognized as beneficial for human health due to probiotic LAB or their metabolites produced during food fermentation or after food digestion. In this review, we aim to gather and discuss available information on the health-related effects of LAB-fermented foods. In particular, we focused on the most widely consumed LAB-fermented foods such as yoghurt, kefir, cheese, and plant-based products such as sauerkrauts and kimchi.
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Shahbazi R, Sharifzad F, Bagheri R, Alsadi N, Yasavoli-Sharahi H, Matar C. Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Properties of Fermented Plant Foods. Nutrients 2021; 13:1516. [PMID: 33946303 PMCID: PMC8147091 DOI: 10.3390/nu13051516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Fermented plant foods are gaining wide interest worldwide as healthy foods due to their unique sensory features and their health-promoting potentials, such as antiobesity, antidiabetic, antihypertensive, and anticarcinogenic activities. Many fermented foods are a rich source of nutrients, phytochemicals, bioactive compounds, and probiotic microbes. The excellent biological activities of these functional foods, such as anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory functions, are widely attributable to their high antioxidant content and lactic acid-producing bacteria (LAB). LAB contribute to the maintenance of a healthy gut microbiota composition and improvement of local and systemic immunity. Besides, antioxidant compounds are involved in several functional properties of fermented plant products by neutralizing free radicals, regulating antioxidant enzyme activities, reducing oxidative stress, ameliorating inflammatory responses, and enhancing immune system performance. Therefore, these products may protect against chronic inflammatory diseases, which are known as the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Given that a large body of evidence supports the role of fermented plant foods in health promotion and disease prevention, we aim to discuss the potential anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of selected fermented plant foods, including berries, cabbage, and soybean products, and their effects on gut microbiota.
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- Roghayeh Shahbazi
- Cellular and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5, Canada; (R.S.); (F.S.); (N.A.); (H.Y.-S.)
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- Cellular and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5, Canada; (R.S.); (F.S.); (N.A.); (H.Y.-S.)
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- College of Liberal Art and Sciences, Portland State University, Portland, OR 97201, USA;
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- Cellular and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5, Canada; (R.S.); (F.S.); (N.A.); (H.Y.-S.)
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- Cellular and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5, Canada; (R.S.); (F.S.); (N.A.); (H.Y.-S.)
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- Cellular and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5, Canada; (R.S.); (F.S.); (N.A.); (H.Y.-S.)
- School of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5, Canada
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Dimidi E, Cox SR, Rossi M, Whelan K. Fermented Foods: Definitions and Characteristics, Impact on the Gut Microbiota and Effects on Gastrointestinal Health and Disease. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11081806. [PMID: 31387262 PMCID: PMC6723656 DOI: 10.3390/nu11081806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 329] [Impact Index Per Article: 54.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 08/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Fermented foods are defined as foods or beverages produced through controlled microbial growth, and the conversion of food components through enzymatic action. In recent years, fermented foods have undergone a surge in popularity, mainly due to their proposed health benefits. The aim of this review is to define and characterise common fermented foods (kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, tempeh, natto, miso, kimchi, sourdough bread), their mechanisms of action (including impact on the microbiota), and the evidence for effects on gastrointestinal health and disease in humans. Putative mechanisms for the impact of fermented foods on health include the potential probiotic effect of their constituent microorganisms, the fermentation-derived production of bioactive peptides, biogenic amines, and conversion of phenolic compounds to biologically active compounds, as well as the reduction of anti-nutrients. Fermented foods that have been tested in at least one randomised controlled trial (RCT) for their gastrointestinal effects were kefir, sauerkraut, natto, and sourdough bread. Despite extensive in vitro studies, there are no RCTs investigating the impact of kombucha, miso, kimchi or tempeh in gastrointestinal health. The most widely investigated fermented food is kefir, with evidence from at least one RCT suggesting beneficial effects in both lactose malabsorption and Helicobacter pylori eradication. In summary, there is very limited clinical evidence for the effectiveness of most fermented foods in gastrointestinal health and disease. Given the convincing in vitro findings, clinical high-quality trials investigating the health benefits of fermented foods are warranted.
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- Eirini Dimidi
- King's College London, Department of Nutritional Sciences, London SE1 9NH, UK
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- King's College London, Department of Nutritional Sciences, London SE1 9NH, UK
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- King's College London, Department of Nutritional Sciences, London SE1 9NH, UK
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- King's College London, Department of Nutritional Sciences, London SE1 9NH, UK.
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Fernández-Pacheco P, Cueva C, Arévalo-Villena M, Moreno-Arribas MV, Briones Pérez A. Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Hanseniaspora osmophila strains as yeast active cultures for potential probiotic applications. Food Funct 2019; 10:4924-4931. [PMID: 31342038 DOI: 10.1039/c9fo00732f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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This work allowed the evaluation of the gastrointestinal resistance of five yeasts (Saccharomyces and non-Saccharomyces) in order to assess some biotechnological characteristics linked to the potential probiotics, using a dynamic gastrointestinal simulator (simgi®). The best results obtained were for strains Saccharomyces cerevisiae 3 and Hanseniaspora osmophila 1056. Having optimised the method, the yeasts were subsequently lyophilised, and the one that showed the least loss of viability, S. cerevisiae 3, was used in a freeze-dried form to obtain a new functional food. On the other hand, some characteristics of the product were compared with those of probiotic supplements and other commercial probiotic foods. The obtained functional product showed better parameters than the rest of the samples containing yeasts which, together with the great acceptance shown after the consumer tests, means that it can be presented as a possible commercial functional product.
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- Pilar Fernández-Pacheco
- Food Science and Technology Department, Castilla-La Mancha University, Av. Camilo José Cela S/N, Edificio Marie Curie, 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain.
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Lavefve L, Marasini D, Carbonero F. Microbial Ecology of Fermented Vegetables and Non-Alcoholic Drinks and Current Knowledge on Their Impact on Human Health. ADVANCES IN FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH 2018; 87:147-185. [PMID: 30678814 DOI: 10.1016/bs.afnr.2018.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Fermented foods are currently experiencing a re-discovery, largely driven by numerous health benefits claims. While fermented dairy, beer, and wine (and other alcoholic fermented beverages) have been the subject of intensive research, other plant-based fermented foods that are in some case widely consumed (kimchi/sauerkraut, pickles, kombucha) have received less scientific attention. In this chapter, the current knowledge on the microbiology and potential health benefits of such plant-based fermented foods are presented. Kimchi is the most studied, characterized by primarily acidic fermentation by lactic acid bacteria. Anti-obesity and anti-hypertension properties have been reported for kimchi and other pickled vegetables. Kombucha is the most popular non-alcoholic fermented drink. Kombucha's microbiology is remarkable as it involves all fermenters described in known fermented foods: lactic acid bacteria, acetic acid bacteria, fungi, and yeasts. While kombucha is often hyped as a "super-food," only antioxidant and antimicrobial properties toward foodborne pathogens are well established; and it is unknown if these properties incur beneficial impact, even in vitro or in animal models. The mode of action that has been studied and demonstrated the most is the probiotic one. However, it can be expected that fermentation metabolites may be prebiotic, or influence host health directly. To conclude, plant-based fermented foods and drinks are usually safe products; few negative reports can be found, but more research, especially human dietary intervention studies, are warranted to substantiate any health claim.
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- Laura Lavefve
- Department of Food Science and Center for Human Nutrition, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, United States; Direction des Etudes Et Prestations (DEEP), Institut Polytechnique UniLaSalle, Beauvais, France
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- Department of Food Science and Center for Human Nutrition, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, United States
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- Department of Food Science and Center for Human Nutrition, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, United States.
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- Nevin Şanlier
- Biruni University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics Department, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Gazi University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gazi University, Faculty of Tourism, Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Art, Gölbaşı/Ankara, Turkey
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