Bacteria have been employed widely in the food and beverage industry,with evolving dimensions in recent years.Proteases derived from lactic acid bacteria(LAB)are useful in the production of fermented functional bevera...Bacteria have been employed widely in the food and beverage industry,with evolving dimensions in recent years.Proteases derived from lactic acid bacteria(LAB)are useful in the production of fermented functional beverages and are of particular use in conditioning their shelf life,nutritional content,flavour,and texture quality,thus making fermented foods and beverages functional and therapeutic.This review focuses on bacteria,especially protease-producing LAB used in food processing,and their usefulness in the production of functional foods and beverages.A case study of oat beverages was briefly explored due to its popularity.The safety and quality importance of the food products were also considered with a few recommendations.展开更多
Traditional herbal medicine(THM)is a significant division of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)that plays an important role in maintaining health and disease prevention.WHO has consistently highlighted the significance...Traditional herbal medicine(THM)is a significant division of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)that plays an important role in maintaining health and disease prevention.WHO has consistently highlighted the significance of traditional,complementary,and alternative medicine in human healthcare.Most people in Eastern Asia will start their day with a cup of tea.The tea provides a nourishing effect,and it has become an inevitable part of life.There are several types of tea,like black tea,green tea,oolong tea,white tea,and herbal tea.Besides the refreshments,it is important to consume beverages that benefit health.One such alternative is a healthy probiotic drink called kombucha,a fermented tea.Kombucha tea is aerobically fermented by infusing sweetened tea with a cellulose mat/pellicle called SCOBY(symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast).Kombucha is a source of bioactive compounds that include organic acids and amino acids,vitamins,probiotics,sugars,polyphenols,and antioxidants.Currently,studies on kombucha tea and SCOBY are gaining attention for their remarkable properties and applications in the food and health industries.The review gives an overview of the production,fermentation,microbial diversity,and metabolic products of kombucha.The possible implications for human health are also discussed.展开更多
文摘Bacteria have been employed widely in the food and beverage industry,with evolving dimensions in recent years.Proteases derived from lactic acid bacteria(LAB)are useful in the production of fermented functional beverages and are of particular use in conditioning their shelf life,nutritional content,flavour,and texture quality,thus making fermented foods and beverages functional and therapeutic.This review focuses on bacteria,especially protease-producing LAB used in food processing,and their usefulness in the production of functional foods and beverages.A case study of oat beverages was briefly explored due to its popularity.The safety and quality importance of the food products were also considered with a few recommendations.
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文摘Traditional herbal medicine(THM)is a significant division of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)that plays an important role in maintaining health and disease prevention.WHO has consistently highlighted the significance of traditional,complementary,and alternative medicine in human healthcare.Most people in Eastern Asia will start their day with a cup of tea.The tea provides a nourishing effect,and it has become an inevitable part of life.There are several types of tea,like black tea,green tea,oolong tea,white tea,and herbal tea.Besides the refreshments,it is important to consume beverages that benefit health.One such alternative is a healthy probiotic drink called kombucha,a fermented tea.Kombucha tea is aerobically fermented by infusing sweetened tea with a cellulose mat/pellicle called SCOBY(symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast).Kombucha is a source of bioactive compounds that include organic acids and amino acids,vitamins,probiotics,sugars,polyphenols,and antioxidants.Currently,studies on kombucha tea and SCOBY are gaining attention for their remarkable properties and applications in the food and health industries.The review gives an overview of the production,fermentation,microbial diversity,and metabolic products of kombucha.The possible implications for human health are also discussed.
