It is known that the consumption of bacteria such as lactobacilli and bifidobacteria has beneficial effects on human immune function. Most of them are Gram-positive bacteria, and there are few reports on Gram-negative...It is known that the consumption of bacteria such as lactobacilli and bifidobacteria has beneficial effects on human immune function. Most of them are Gram-positive bacteria, and there are few reports on Gram-negative bacteria. In this study, we evaluated the effects of intake of Gluconacetobacter hansenii GK-1 (GK-1), Gram-negative acetic acid bacteria, for 12 weeks on physical condition and immune indices. We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study in 100 healthy adults. The subjects were randomized into the GK-1 and the placebo groups. The diary-administered physical condition survey was conducted during the study period. The evaluation of salivary sIgA levels, NK-cell activity, and serum IFN-γ levels and quality of life survey was conducted before, in 6 weeks, and 12 weeks after the start of ingestion. Based on the physical condition survey, the cumulative onset-days of symptoms were significantly suppressed in the GK-1 group compared to the placebo group regarding the evaluation of 13 symptoms related to immunity, every 3 weeks. Additionally, salivary sIgA levels per hour were significantly increased in the GK-1 group compared with the placebo group at 6 and 12 weeks. Despite no significant differences in the NK-cell activity, serum IFN-γ levels or quality of life survey between the groups. Serum IFN-γ levels in the GK-1 group were significantly elevated at 12 weeks after the start of ingestion compared with those before ingestion. In conclusion, intake of GK-1 was shown to increase salivary sIgA levels and improve physical condition. This suggested that oral intake of GK-1 may help maintain the immune system.展开更多
Sourdough starters for making traditional steamed bread are rich in microbes.Studies have shown that,in addition to yeast and lactic acid bacteria(LAB),acetic acid bacteria(AAB)are other functional species in sourdoug...Sourdough starters for making traditional steamed bread are rich in microbes.Studies have shown that,in addition to yeast and lactic acid bacteria(LAB),acetic acid bacteria(AAB)are other functional species in sourdough,but the influences of AAB on the properties of sourdough and steamed bread were rarely reported.This study aimed to assess the effects of a selected strain of acetic acid bacterium on the properties of sourdough and steamed bread.Sourdoughs and steamed breads were prepared from five different starter cultures,marked as CK(control check,with no starters),Y(only yeast),YL(yeast+LAB),YA(yeast+AAB)and YLA(yeast+LAB+AAB),and their properties were determined.The results of sour dough properties showed that the YLA sourdough had the highest total titratable acid of 14.6 mL and the lowest pH of 3.87 compared with the other groups after fermentation to 8 h;and the YLA sourdough had the greatest elasticity and viscosity.The results of quality properties of steamed bread revealed that the L*value(88.40±0.09)of the YA steamed bread was significantly higher than those of the YLA and YL steamed breads;the YLA steamed bread had the highest specific volume and the highest sensory score of 89.6±3.31 in comparison to those of the other groups;the hardness and chewiness of YLA and YA steamed breads were significantly lower than those of the other groups.Volatile compounds in the steamed breads were also determined by SPME-GC-MS.A total of 42 flavor substances were detected,including 3 kinds of alcohols,8 kinds of aldehydes,7 kinds of ketones,2 kinds of acids,15 kinds of esters,1 furan,and 6 kinds of other types of compounds,mainly alkanes and esters,followed by alcohols and aldehydes.The YLA steamed bread was richer in esters,aldehydes,and acids than those from the other treatment groups.By contrast,alkanes and aldehydes were dominant in the Y and YL steamed breads.Therefore,the flavor and quality of the steamed bread made from the YLA sourdough could be improved obviously.These results could provide references for the application of AAB in dough fermentation and the improvement of new kinds of starters.展开更多
Fruit vinegar is a new beverage emerging in recent years because of its rich nutrition. At present, acetic acid bacteria are main strains used in the fruit vinegar production. Acetic acid bacteria are a general term f...Fruit vinegar is a new beverage emerging in recent years because of its rich nutrition. At present, acetic acid bacteria are main strains used in the fruit vinegar production. Acetic acid bacteria are a general term for a class of bacteria that can oxidize ethanol to acetic acid. This paper mainly summarized the biological characteristics and research status of acetic acid bacteria for fruit vinegar brewing, in order to provide a theoretical basis for the selection of high-quality acetic acid bacteria for fruit vinegar brewing.展开更多
Vinegar production is seriously affected by the sensitivity of acetic acid bacteria (AAB) to high temperature, high ethanol concentrations, and high acetic acid concentrations. The aim of this study was to investigate...Vinegar production is seriously affected by the sensitivity of acetic acid bacteria (AAB) to high temperature, high ethanol concentrations, and high acetic acid concentrations. The aim of this study was to investigate the thermo-ethanol-acid tolerance characters of five AAB strains (VMA1, VMA5, VMA7, VMAM, VMAO) previously isolated from fermented mango alcohol and belonging to Gluconoacetobacter genera. As result, the five AAB strains exhibited good growth and acid production at temperatures up to 45°C;they could tolerate and produce acetic acid at ethanol concentrations up to 20% (v/v). In addition, the studied strains showed growth at acetic acid concentrations up to 4.5% (w/v). Strains VMA7 and VMAO showed the highest resistance properties: they demonstrated acid production at 50°C and VMAO could even grow at 60°C;they tolerated and produced acetic acid at 25% (v/v) ethanol concentration;they showed resistance to acetic acid concentrations up to 6% (w/v). Considering all these properties, the use of these strains would seriously contribute to improving the quality of the vinegar produced and help to reduce the cooling water feeds in vinegar production especially in hot countries in the context of global warming.展开更多
The microbiological properties of traditionally produced fruit vinegars,i.e.,fig,mulberry,apple and plum vinegars,supplied from different cities in Turkey were investigated.The counts of acetic acid bacteria(AAB),lact...The microbiological properties of traditionally produced fruit vinegars,i.e.,fig,mulberry,apple and plum vinegars,supplied from different cities in Turkey were investigated.The counts of acetic acid bacteria(AAB),lactic acid bacteria(LAB)and mold-yeast for fruit vinegars were found in the range of 2.54–7.05,1.91–6.81 and 1.32–7.10 log CFU/mL,respectively.The indigenous AAB and LAB isolates were recovered from the vinegars and characterized based on a combination of phenotypic and genotypic approaches including 16S rRNA gene sequencing.In AAB three different species,Acetobacter pasteurianus,A.ghanensis and A.fabarum,and in LAB five species,Lacticaseibacillus paracasei,Lactiplantibacillus plantarum,Levilactobacillus brevis,Leuconostoc sp.and Weisella confusa were identified in the vinegar samples.It was the first study reporting the identification of A.fabarum and Leuconostoc sp.,which were isolated from fig vinegar.The results of the study showed that A.pasteurianus and L.paracasei were predominant species found in vinegar samples.The study provides potential strains which may be used as starter cultures in food industry.展开更多
Gram negative aerobic bacteria such as Acetic Acid Bacteria, which include Acetobacter and Gluconobacter, have historically caused significant problems to brewers. Although incidences of spoilage have recently reduced...Gram negative aerobic bacteria such as Acetic Acid Bacteria, which include Acetobacter and Gluconobacter, have historically caused significant problems to brewers. Although incidences of spoilage have recently reduced as a result of improvements in beer packaging, these bacteria are still a concern in dispense systems in pub breweries, public houses and cask conditioned beers. Gram negative facultative bacteria of the genus Zymomonas can spoil primed cask conditioned beer and cider. There is a wide range of Enterobacteraeceace which are found within brewery environments and they serve as indicator microorganisms for hygiene and sanitation. Gram negative strictly anaerobic bacteria such as Pectinatus and Megasphaera have recently emerged as a significant threat due to the improvement in reduction of oxygen levels in beer and an increase in production of unpasteurised beer. Pectinatus and Megasphaera are sensitive to routine cleaning agents used in breweries, but they can survive and proliferate in biofilms eventually causing spoilage of beer. This review focuses on Gram negative aerobic, facultative anaerobic and strictly anaerobic brewery related spoilage bacteria.展开更多
Plant-associated bacteria that inhabit the rhizosphere may influence the plant growth by their contribution to the endogenous pool of phytohormones and by the activity of ACC deaminase to decrease the ethylene concent...Plant-associated bacteria that inhabit the rhizosphere may influence the plant growth by their contribution to the endogenous pool of phytohormones and by the activity of ACC deaminase to decrease the ethylene concentration. The aim of this study was to analyse the root length growth by the promoting effect of indole acetic acid producers phytobacteria with ACC deaminase activity, on inoculated seeds of Lens esculenta as synergistic effect on root elongation. In this study, although the roots of L. esculenta seedlings do not show a significant promotion, these phytobacteria could be recommended to treat plants analyzing their added inoculum to increase plant biomass and retard the effect of ethylene on cultures supplied with Tryptophan and ACC.展开更多
文摘It is known that the consumption of bacteria such as lactobacilli and bifidobacteria has beneficial effects on human immune function. Most of them are Gram-positive bacteria, and there are few reports on Gram-negative bacteria. In this study, we evaluated the effects of intake of Gluconacetobacter hansenii GK-1 (GK-1), Gram-negative acetic acid bacteria, for 12 weeks on physical condition and immune indices. We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study in 100 healthy adults. The subjects were randomized into the GK-1 and the placebo groups. The diary-administered physical condition survey was conducted during the study period. The evaluation of salivary sIgA levels, NK-cell activity, and serum IFN-γ levels and quality of life survey was conducted before, in 6 weeks, and 12 weeks after the start of ingestion. Based on the physical condition survey, the cumulative onset-days of symptoms were significantly suppressed in the GK-1 group compared to the placebo group regarding the evaluation of 13 symptoms related to immunity, every 3 weeks. Additionally, salivary sIgA levels per hour were significantly increased in the GK-1 group compared with the placebo group at 6 and 12 weeks. Despite no significant differences in the NK-cell activity, serum IFN-γ levels or quality of life survey between the groups. Serum IFN-γ levels in the GK-1 group were significantly elevated at 12 weeks after the start of ingestion compared with those before ingestion. In conclusion, intake of GK-1 was shown to increase salivary sIgA levels and improve physical condition. This suggested that oral intake of GK-1 may help maintain the immune system.
基金supported by Young Key Teachers Training Program of Henan University of Technology and Young Key Teachers Cultivation Plan in Colleges and Universities of Henan province (2019GGJS-088)sponsored by Natural Science Foundation of Henan(202300410113)
文摘Sourdough starters for making traditional steamed bread are rich in microbes.Studies have shown that,in addition to yeast and lactic acid bacteria(LAB),acetic acid bacteria(AAB)are other functional species in sourdough,but the influences of AAB on the properties of sourdough and steamed bread were rarely reported.This study aimed to assess the effects of a selected strain of acetic acid bacterium on the properties of sourdough and steamed bread.Sourdoughs and steamed breads were prepared from five different starter cultures,marked as CK(control check,with no starters),Y(only yeast),YL(yeast+LAB),YA(yeast+AAB)and YLA(yeast+LAB+AAB),and their properties were determined.The results of sour dough properties showed that the YLA sourdough had the highest total titratable acid of 14.6 mL and the lowest pH of 3.87 compared with the other groups after fermentation to 8 h;and the YLA sourdough had the greatest elasticity and viscosity.The results of quality properties of steamed bread revealed that the L*value(88.40±0.09)of the YA steamed bread was significantly higher than those of the YLA and YL steamed breads;the YLA steamed bread had the highest specific volume and the highest sensory score of 89.6±3.31 in comparison to those of the other groups;the hardness and chewiness of YLA and YA steamed breads were significantly lower than those of the other groups.Volatile compounds in the steamed breads were also determined by SPME-GC-MS.A total of 42 flavor substances were detected,including 3 kinds of alcohols,8 kinds of aldehydes,7 kinds of ketones,2 kinds of acids,15 kinds of esters,1 furan,and 6 kinds of other types of compounds,mainly alkanes and esters,followed by alcohols and aldehydes.The YLA steamed bread was richer in esters,aldehydes,and acids than those from the other treatment groups.By contrast,alkanes and aldehydes were dominant in the Y and YL steamed breads.Therefore,the flavor and quality of the steamed bread made from the YLA sourdough could be improved obviously.These results could provide references for the application of AAB in dough fermentation and the improvement of new kinds of starters.
文摘Fruit vinegar is a new beverage emerging in recent years because of its rich nutrition. At present, acetic acid bacteria are main strains used in the fruit vinegar production. Acetic acid bacteria are a general term for a class of bacteria that can oxidize ethanol to acetic acid. This paper mainly summarized the biological characteristics and research status of acetic acid bacteria for fruit vinegar brewing, in order to provide a theoretical basis for the selection of high-quality acetic acid bacteria for fruit vinegar brewing.
文摘Vinegar production is seriously affected by the sensitivity of acetic acid bacteria (AAB) to high temperature, high ethanol concentrations, and high acetic acid concentrations. The aim of this study was to investigate the thermo-ethanol-acid tolerance characters of five AAB strains (VMA1, VMA5, VMA7, VMAM, VMAO) previously isolated from fermented mango alcohol and belonging to Gluconoacetobacter genera. As result, the five AAB strains exhibited good growth and acid production at temperatures up to 45°C;they could tolerate and produce acetic acid at ethanol concentrations up to 20% (v/v). In addition, the studied strains showed growth at acetic acid concentrations up to 4.5% (w/v). Strains VMA7 and VMAO showed the highest resistance properties: they demonstrated acid production at 50°C and VMAO could even grow at 60°C;they tolerated and produced acetic acid at 25% (v/v) ethanol concentration;they showed resistance to acetic acid concentrations up to 6% (w/v). Considering all these properties, the use of these strains would seriously contribute to improving the quality of the vinegar produced and help to reduce the cooling water feeds in vinegar production especially in hot countries in the context of global warming.
基金supported by Ege University Scientific Research Project Commission for the project entitled“Microbiological,physical and chemical properties of fig vinegar produced by traditional methods”(Project No:16-MÜH-116).
文摘The microbiological properties of traditionally produced fruit vinegars,i.e.,fig,mulberry,apple and plum vinegars,supplied from different cities in Turkey were investigated.The counts of acetic acid bacteria(AAB),lactic acid bacteria(LAB)and mold-yeast for fruit vinegars were found in the range of 2.54–7.05,1.91–6.81 and 1.32–7.10 log CFU/mL,respectively.The indigenous AAB and LAB isolates were recovered from the vinegars and characterized based on a combination of phenotypic and genotypic approaches including 16S rRNA gene sequencing.In AAB three different species,Acetobacter pasteurianus,A.ghanensis and A.fabarum,and in LAB five species,Lacticaseibacillus paracasei,Lactiplantibacillus plantarum,Levilactobacillus brevis,Leuconostoc sp.and Weisella confusa were identified in the vinegar samples.It was the first study reporting the identification of A.fabarum and Leuconostoc sp.,which were isolated from fig vinegar.The results of the study showed that A.pasteurianus and L.paracasei were predominant species found in vinegar samples.The study provides potential strains which may be used as starter cultures in food industry.
文摘Gram negative aerobic bacteria such as Acetic Acid Bacteria, which include Acetobacter and Gluconobacter, have historically caused significant problems to brewers. Although incidences of spoilage have recently reduced as a result of improvements in beer packaging, these bacteria are still a concern in dispense systems in pub breweries, public houses and cask conditioned beers. Gram negative facultative bacteria of the genus Zymomonas can spoil primed cask conditioned beer and cider. There is a wide range of Enterobacteraeceace which are found within brewery environments and they serve as indicator microorganisms for hygiene and sanitation. Gram negative strictly anaerobic bacteria such as Pectinatus and Megasphaera have recently emerged as a significant threat due to the improvement in reduction of oxygen levels in beer and an increase in production of unpasteurised beer. Pectinatus and Megasphaera are sensitive to routine cleaning agents used in breweries, but they can survive and proliferate in biofilms eventually causing spoilage of beer. This review focuses on Gram negative aerobic, facultative anaerobic and strictly anaerobic brewery related spoilage bacteria.
基金Authors are grateful to the Research Projects:SIP:20131494 of the Secretaría de Investigación y Posgrado del I.P.N.ISITDF/325/11 AREAS PRIORITARIAS-IPN and COFAA-IPN,EDI-IPN,SNI-CONACYT fel-lowships
文摘Plant-associated bacteria that inhabit the rhizosphere may influence the plant growth by their contribution to the endogenous pool of phytohormones and by the activity of ACC deaminase to decrease the ethylene concentration. The aim of this study was to analyse the root length growth by the promoting effect of indole acetic acid producers phytobacteria with ACC deaminase activity, on inoculated seeds of Lens esculenta as synergistic effect on root elongation. In this study, although the roots of L. esculenta seedlings do not show a significant promotion, these phytobacteria could be recommended to treat plants analyzing their added inoculum to increase plant biomass and retard the effect of ethylene on cultures supplied with Tryptophan and ACC.