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Gizachew S, Van Beeck W, Spacova I, Dekeukeleire M, Alemu A, Mihret W, Lebeer S, Engidawork E. Characterization of potential probiotic starter cultures of lactic acid bacteria isolated from Ethiopian fermented cereal beverages, Naaqe, and Cheka. J Appl Microbiol 2023; 134:lxad237. [PMID: 37858306 DOI: 10.1093/jambio/lxad237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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AIMS To test the in vitro probiotic potential and starter culture capacity of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from Naaqe and Cheka, cereal-based Ethiopian traditional fermented beverages. METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 44 strains were isolated from spontaneously fermented Ethiopian cereal-based beverages, Naaqe and Cheka with 24 putatively identified as LAB and 14 identified up to the species level. The species Limosilactobacillus fermentum (6/12; 50%) and Weissella confusa (5/12, 41.67%) were the predominant species identified from Naaqe, while the two Cheka isolates were L. fermentum and Pediococcus pentosaceus. Six LAB strains inhibited eight of the nine gastrointestinal indicator key pathogens in Ethiopia, including Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica var. Typhimurium, Staphylococcus aureus, Shigella flexneri, and Listeria monocytogenes. Three of the LAB isolates exhibited strain-specific immunostimulation in human monocytes. Based on these probiotic properties and growth, six strains were selected for in situ evaluation in a mock fermentation of Naaqe and Cheka. During primary fermentations, L. fermentum 73B, P. pentosaceus 74D, L. fermentum 44B, W. confusa 44D, L. fermentum 82C, and Weissella cibaria 83E and their combinations demonstrated higher pH-lowering properties and colony-forming unit counts compared to the control spontaneous fermentation. The same pattern was also observed in the secondary mock fermentation by the Naaqe LAB isolates. CONCLUSIONS In this study, we selected six LAB strains with antipathogenic, immunostimulatory, and starter culture potentials that can be used as autochthonous probiotic starters for Naaqe and Cheka fermentations once their health benefit is ascertained in a clinical trial as a next step.
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- Seyoum Gizachew
- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 9086, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Department of Bioscience Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Bioscience Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Bioscience Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Bioscience Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Bacterial and Viral Diseases Research Directorate, Armauer Hansen Research Institute, P.O. Box 1005, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Bacterial and Viral Diseases Research Directorate, Armauer Hansen Research Institute, P.O. Box 1005, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Bioscience Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 9086, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Berhanu M, Desalegn A, Birri DJ, Ashenafi M, Tigu F. Microbial, physicochemical and proximate analysis of Tej collected from Amhara regional state of Ethiopia. Heliyon 2023; 9:e16911. [PMID: 37332921 PMCID: PMC10275989 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16911] [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: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Tej is an Ethiopian traditional alcoholic beverage with significant social and economic importance. Due to the spontaneous fermentation process of Tej, several issues such as safety, quality, and physicochemical properties of the final products is rquired to be assessed. Thus, this study was aimed to assess the microbial quality, physicochemical, and proximate properties of Tej associated with different maturity time. The microbial, physicochemical and proximate analyses were carried out by standard protocol. Lactic acid bacteria (6.30 log CFU/mL) and yeast (6.22 log CFU/mL) were the dominat microorganisms of all Tej samples at different maturity time, with significant differences (p = 0.001) in mean microbial count among samples. The mean pH, titratable acidity and ethanol content of Tej samples were 3.51, 0.79 and 11.04% (v/v), respectively. There were significant differences (p = 0.001) among the mean pH and titratable acidity values. The mean proximate compositions (%) of Tej samples were as follows: moisture (91.88), ash (0.65), protein (1.38), fat (0.47) and carbohydrate (3.91). Statistically significant differences (p = 0.001) were observed in proximate compositions of Tej samples from different maturity time. Generally, Tej maturity time has a great impact on the improvement of nutrient composition and the increment of the acidic contents which in turn suppress the growth of unwanted microorganisms. Further evaluation of the biological, and chemical safety and development of yeast-LAB starter culture are strongly recommended to improve Tej fermentation in Ethiopia.
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- Meseret Berhanu
- Department of Microbial, Cellular and Molecular Biology, College of Natural and Computational Science, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
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- Department of Microbial, Cellular and Molecular Biology, College of Natural and Computational Science, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
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- Department of Microbial, Cellular and Molecular Biology, College of Natural and Computational Science, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
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- Center for Food Security Studies, College of Development Studies, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
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- Department of Microbial, Cellular and Molecular Biology, College of Natural and Computational Science, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
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Coombs PR, Warsa M, Hailu T, Agedew E, Tsegaye B. Establishing an Ultrasound Screening Protocol for Chronic Liver Disease with a Handheld Device: A Pilot Project in Southern Ethiopia. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2022; 48:702-710. [PMID: 35105496 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2021.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Chronic liver disease (CLD) poses significant challenges in the developing world. The prevalence of this problem and the health burden on local health services are not well understood. The diagnosis and monitoring of CLD are difficult in these settings because of limited access to expensive imaging with limited mobility and/or liver biopsy. The aim of this project was to develop and implement an efficient evidence-based robust ultrasound protocol for the assessment of chronic liver disease using a hand-held ultrasound device that could be effectively used in the developing world. A protocol was established using scoring systems that have established accuracy for the diagnosis of hepatic fibrosis/cirrhosis and hepatic steatosis. Included in the protocol was the identification of hepatic masses, portal venous enlargement, hepatic size and splenic size. Hepatic steatosis was common, identified in 46 of 94 participants (49%). Hepatic fibrosis was observed in only 13 of 94 participants (14%). A significant limitation of the methodology was the inability to validate the results with biopsy or other forms of cross-sectional imaging. The protocol was successfully implemented in a community in a rural setting in South Ethiopia with a mean examination time of around 6 min. It is feasible to use handheld ultrasound for the screening of CLD in remote settings. This project provides an evidence-based framework for further studies in this area.
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- Peter Robert Coombs
- Ultrasound Department, Monash Health Imaging, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Ultrasound Department, Arba Minch Hospital, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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Microbial Quality and Growth Dynamics in Shameta: A Traditional Ethiopian Cereal-Based Fermented Porridge. FERMENTATION 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation8030124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Shameta is a traditional, Ethiopian, cereal-based fermented porridge exclusively prepared for lactating mothers. The aim of this study was to determine the microbial quality of Shameta samples collected from households of lactating mothers and to determine microbial dynamics and physicochemical changes during laboratory fermentation of Shameta. Isolation and characterization of the dominant microbes and analysis of the physicochemical properties of samples were done following standard microbiological methods and analytical techniques. Results of this study showed that the highest mean count of lactic acid bacteria (8.33 log cfu/g) was recorded in a sample from laboratory-fermented barley-based Shameta, and the lowest (5.88 log cfu/g) in Shameta made from a mixture of barley and maize (BMS). In both barley-based and maize-based laboratory-prepared Shameta, the microflora were dominated by LAB, followed by yeasts. The dominant LAB were the genus Lactobacillus (74.85%), followed by Enterococcus (15.79%). It could be concluded that Shameta collected from households of lactating mothers are fairly safe for consumption, as the stringent physicochemical conditions of the final product could inhibit the growth of pathogens. However, as Shameta is a traditional fermented porridge fed to lactating mothers, we call for a further improvement to the fermentation process by using defined starter cultures.
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Fermentation of Cereals and Legumes: Impact on Nutritional Constituents and Nutrient Bioavailability. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation8020063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Fermented food products, especially those derived from cereals and legumes are important contributors to diet diversity globally. These food items are vital to food security and significantly contribute to nutrition. Fermentation is a process that desirably modifies food constituents by increasing the palatability, organoleptic properties, bioavailability and alters nutritional constituents. This review focuses on deciphering possible mechanisms involved in the modification of nutritional constituents as well as nutrient bioavailability during the fermentation of cereals and legumes, especially those commonly consumed in developing countries. Although modifications in these constituents are dependent on inherent and available nutrients in the starting raw material, it was generally observed that fermentation increased these nutritive qualities (protein, amino acids, vitamins, fats, fatty acids, etc.) in cereals and legumes, while in a few instances, a reduction in these constituents was noted. A general reduction trend in antinutritional factors was also observed with a corresponding increase in the nutrient bioavailability and bioaccessibility. Notable mechanisms of modification include transamination or the synthesis of new compounds during the fermentation process, use of nutrients as energy sources, as well as the metabolic activity of microorganisms leading to a degradation or increase in the level of some constituents. A number of fermented products are yet to be studied and fully understood. Further research into these food products using both conventional and modern techniques are still required to provide insights into these important food groups, as well as for an overall improved food quality, enhanced nutrition and health, as well as other associated socioeconomic benefits.
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Ethiopian Indigenous Traditional Fermented Beverage: The Role of the Microorganisms toward Nutritional and Safety Value of Fermented Beverage. Int J Microbiol 2021; 2020:8891259. [PMID: 33488731 PMCID: PMC7803167 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8891259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Ethiopia is one of the countries where a wide variety of traditional fermented beverages are produced and consumed for a long time. Traditional fermented beverages are those which are indigenous to a particular area and have been developed by the people using age-old techniques from locally available raw materials. Some of Ethiopian indigenous traditional fermented beverages products are Cheka, Keribo, Borde, Areki, Tella, Shamita, Booka, and Korefe, in which fermentation is natural and involves mixed cultures of microbes. The most common fermenting microorganisms, lactic acid bacteria and yeast, are used as probiotics, for improvement of organoleptic properties, for provision of nutritional quality and biopreservative. The nature of beverage preparation in Ethiopia, traditional household processing, associated microorganisms with a fermented beverage, and their contribution toward improving the nutritional value and safety, the extent, and its prospect in supporting the livelihood of people in Ethiopia need concern. Therefore, in the future, to improve its quality, it is important to standardize the methods of beverage fermentation processes.
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Tsegaye B, Girma E, Kanko T, Shibru T, Hailu T, Abebe S, Zerihun E, Manilal A, Agedew E. Sero-prevalence and risk factors for hepatitis B virus infection among the consumers of the alcoholic beverage, cheka in Konso zone, southwestern Ethiopia. Heliyon 2020; 6:e05664. [PMID: 33319109 PMCID: PMC7725728 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2020] [Revised: 10/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a hepatotropic and partially double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) virus that causes the immune-mediated killing of infected liver cells. It is a public health conundrum due to its considerable morbidity and mortality. Cheka is a cereal and vegetable-based fermented beverage that is consumed as a key dietary component in the southwestern parts of Ethiopia. This study was aimed to assess the seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and associated risk factors among cheka consumers in the Konso community, southwest of Ethiopia. METHODS A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in a total of 633 cheka consumers between October 01, 2018, and May 31, 2019. The socio-demographic characteristics and associated factors were collected using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. HBV infection was screened using immune-chromatographic strip tests and positive results were further confirmed with ELISA. RESULTS The prevalence of HBV was found to be 18.2% (95% CI, 15.1-21.5). Gender (male) (AOR = 1.757:95% CI, 1.009-3.059), age (35-44 yrs), (AOR = 4.123:95% CI, 1.718-9.892), nature of the job (daily laborer) (AOR = 4.551:95% CI, 1.115-18.57), awareness about the transmission of the disease (AOR = 2.056:95% CI, 1.074-3.934) and previous history of contacts with patients having liver diseases (AOR = 2.496:95% CI, 1.187-5.248) were identified as factors which are being significantly associated with the HBV infection. CONCLUSIONS Very high endemic levels of HBV infection are identified in the study. Male participants of age between 35 and 44 years, who are daily laborers and are aware of HBV transmission, with a previous history of contacts with patients having liver diseases were even at higher risk of HBV infection. The need for more research to find the links between cheka consumption and other mechanisms of HBV cross-infection in these communities is indicated.
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- Behailu Tsegaye
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Science, School of Medicine, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Science, School of Medicine, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Science, School of Medicine, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, School of Medicine, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, School of Medicine, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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Fentie EG, Emire SA, Demsash HD, Dadi DW, Shin JH. Cereal- and Fruit-Based Ethiopian Traditional Fermented Alcoholic Beverages. Foods 2020; 9:foods9121781. [PMID: 33271792 PMCID: PMC7761231 DOI: 10.3390/foods9121781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Traditional fermented alcoholic beverages are drinks produced locally using indigenous knowledge, and consumed near the vicinity of production. In Ethiopia, preparation and consumption of cereal- and fruit-based traditional fermented alcoholic beverages is very common. Tella, Borde, Shamita, Korefe, Cheka, Tej, Ogol, Booka, and Keribo are among the popular alcoholic beverages in the country. These beverages have equal market share with commercially produced alcoholic beverages. Fermentation of Ethiopian alcoholic beverages is spontaneous, natural and uncontrolled. Consequently, achieving consistent quality in the final product is the major challenge. Yeasts and lactic acid bacteria are the predominate microorganisms encountered during the fermentation of these traditional alcoholic beverages. In this paper, we undertake a review in order to elucidate the physicochemical properties, indigenous processing methods, nutritional values, functional properties, fermenting microorganisms and fermentation microbial dynamics of Ethiopian traditional alcoholic beverages. Further research will be needed in order to move these traditional beverages into large-scale production.
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- Eskindir Getachew Fentie
- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa 16417, Ethiopia;
- Department of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41900, Korea
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- School of Chemical and Bio-Engineering, Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 385, King George VI Street, Addis Ababa 16417, Ethiopia; (S.A.E.); (H.D.D.)
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- School of Chemical and Bio-Engineering, Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 385, King George VI Street, Addis Ababa 16417, Ethiopia; (S.A.E.); (H.D.D.)
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- Department of Food Engineering and Postharvest Technology, Institute of Technology, Ambo University, Ambo 2040, Ethiopia;
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- Department of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41900, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-53-950-5716
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Tsafrakidou P, Michaelidou AM, G. Biliaderis C. Fermented Cereal-based Products: Nutritional Aspects, Possible Impact on Gut Microbiota and Health Implications. Foods 2020; 9:E734. [PMID: 32503142 PMCID: PMC7353534 DOI: 10.3390/foods9060734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Fermentation, as a process to increase the security of food supply, represents an integral part of food culture development worldwide. Nowadays, in the evolving functional food era where new sophisticated technological tools are leading to significant transformations in the field of nutritional sciences and science-driven approaches for new product design, fermentation technology is brought to the forefront again since it provides a solid foundation for the development of safe food products with unique nutritional and functional attributes. Therefore, the objective of the present review is to summarize the most recent advances in the field of fermentation processes related to cereal-based products. More specifically, this paper addresses issues that are relevant to nutritional and health aspects, including their interrelation with intestinal (gut) microbiome diversity and function, although clinical trials and/or in vitro studies testing for cereal-based fermented products are still scarce.
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- Panagiota Tsafrakidou
- Dairy Research Institute, General Directorate of Agricultural Research, Hellenic Agricultural Organization DEMETER, Katsikas, 45221 Ioannina, Greece;
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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