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Jiang J, Fang G, Wu C, Wang P, Zhang Y, Zhang C, Wu F, Shan Z, Liu Q, Liu X. The Addition of Glutamine Enhances the Quality of Huangjiu by Modifying the Assembly and Metabolic Activities of Microorganisms during the Fermentation Process. Foods 2024; 13:2833. [PMID: 39272598 PMCID: PMC11395270 DOI: 10.3390/foods13172833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2024] [Revised: 08/29/2024] [Accepted: 09/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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In this study, the effects of adding glutamate (Glu), glutamine (Gln), aspartate (Asp), and asparagine (Asn) on the flavor formation of Huangjiu were investigated, and the effect of Gln concentration on the quality, microbial community structure, and flavor development of Huangjiu was further explored. Varied Gln concentrations influenced yeast growth, sugar utilization, microbial communities, and quality attributes. Additional Gln promoted yeast cell counts and sugar depletion. It increased the complexity of bacterial co-occurrence networks and reduced the impact of stochastic processes on assembly. Correlation analysis linked microorganisms to flavor compounds. Isolation experiments verified the role of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Aspergillus chevalieri, Bacillus altitudinis, and Lactobacillus coryniformis in flavor production under Gln conditions. This research elucidated the microbiological mechanisms by which amino acid supplementation, especially Gln, enhances Huangjiu quality by modulating microbial metabolic functions and community dynamics during fermentation. This research is significant for guiding the production of Huangjiu and enhancing its quality.
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- Jiajia Jiang
- College of Forestry and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forest University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Food and Health, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forest University, Hangzhou 311300, China
- National Grain Industry (High-Quality Rice Storage in Temperate and Humid Region) Technology Innovation Center, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forest University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Food and Health, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forest University, Hangzhou 311300, China
- National Grain Industry (High-Quality Rice Storage in Temperate and Humid Region) Technology Innovation Center, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forest University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Food and Health, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forest University, Hangzhou 311300, China
- National Grain Industry (High-Quality Rice Storage in Temperate and Humid Region) Technology Innovation Center, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forest University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Food and Health, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forest University, Hangzhou 311300, China
- National Grain Industry (High-Quality Rice Storage in Temperate and Humid Region) Technology Innovation Center, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forest University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Food and Health, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forest University, Hangzhou 311300, China
- National Grain Industry (High-Quality Rice Storage in Temperate and Humid Region) Technology Innovation Center, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forest University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- National Grain Industry (High-Quality Rice Storage in Temperate and Humid Region) Technology Innovation Center, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forest University, Hangzhou 311300, China
- College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forest University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- Zhejiang Pagoda Brand Shaoxing Rice Wine Co., Ltd., Shaoxing 312000, China
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- Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China
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- College of Forestry and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forest University, Hangzhou 311300, China
- College of Food and Health, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forest University, Hangzhou 311300, China
- National Grain Industry (High-Quality Rice Storage in Temperate and Humid Region) Technology Innovation Center, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forest University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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Tong X, Han X, Wu S, Pang J, Fu J, Sun J, Qiao Y, Zhang Y. Characteristics of changes in volatile organic compounds and bacterial communities in physically preserved pigeon breast meat. Food Res Int 2024; 191:114651. [PMID: 39059903 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114651] [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] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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To understand the relationship between changes in aroma and bacteria in pigeon breast meat (PBM) during preservation, bacterial communities and volatile compounds in PBM were analyzed using high-throughput sequencing and gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry. Analyses of total viable bacteria counts revealed that modified atmospheric packaging (MAP) and electron beam irradiation (EBI) could be used to extend the shelf-life of PBM to 10 d and 15 d, respectively. Furthermore, Lactococcus spp. and Psychrobacter spp. were the dominant bacterial genera of the MAP and EBI groups, respectively. The results of the study revealed 91 volatile organic compounds, one of which, butanal, was the most intense volatile organic compound while being an important source of aroma differences between the physical preservation techniques. Alpha-terpinolene, acetoin-M, gamma-butyrolactone, 1-hexanol-M, and 2,6-dimethyl-4-heptanone may be markers of PBM spoilage. During preservation, the MA group (treatment with 50 % CO2 + 50 % N2) demonstrated greater stabilization of PBM aroma. A Spearman correlation analysis showed that Lactococcus spp., Psychrobacter spp., and Pseudomonas spp. were the dominant bacterial genera of PBM during preservation and were closely related to an increase in the intensity of anisole, 2-methyl-3-furanthiol, and 5-methyl-2-furanmethanol, respectively. Lactococcus spp. and Psychrobacter spp. play crucial roles in the sensory degradation of PBM. In this study, we analyzed the changes in bacterial genera and volatile organic compounds of PBM under different physical preservation techniques to identify a suitable method for preserving PBM and evaluating its freshness.
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- Xiaoyang Tong
- Research Center for Agricultural Products Preservation and Processing, Crop Breeding & Cultivation Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China
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- Research Center for Agricultural Products Preservation and Processing, Crop Breeding & Cultivation Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China
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- Research Center for Agricultural Products Preservation and Processing, Crop Breeding & Cultivation Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China
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- Research Center for Agricultural Products Preservation and Processing, Crop Breeding & Cultivation Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China
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- Research Center for Agricultural Products Preservation and Processing, Crop Breeding & Cultivation Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China
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- Shanghai Shenyu Pigeon Breeding Professional Cooperative, Shanghai 200000, China
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- Research Center for Agricultural Products Preservation and Processing, Crop Breeding & Cultivation Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China.
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- Research Center for Agricultural Products Preservation and Processing, Crop Breeding & Cultivation Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China.
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Lian Y, Song J, Mumby W, Suo H, Zhang Y. The correlation between flavor formation and microbial community dynamics during the fermentation of zha cai. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:6233-6241. [PMID: 38451122 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND Zha cai, a pickled vegetable with unique flavors, is produced by fermenting fresh mustard tubers. In this study, the main physicochemical indices and volatile flavor compounds were determined in three fermentation periods. The bacterial and fungal communities in the three fermentation periods of zha cai were also monitored using high-throughput sequencing. Key microbial communities were identified based on significant correlations with flavor substances. RESULTS Firmicutes and Proteobacteria were the main bacterial phyla found within the three fermentation periods. Lactic acid bacteria, namely Lactobacillus, was the predominant bacteria found at the genus level. Ascomycetes and Stenotrophomonas were the major fungal phyla found in the three fermentation periods. Yeast, namely Debaryomyces, was the predominant fungus found at the genus level. A total of 42 bacterial genera were negatively correlated with volatile flavor substances of zha cai, and 37 bacterial genera were positively correlated. Meanwhile, a total of 47 genera of fungi were negatively correlated with the volatile flavor substances of zha cai, while 50 genera were positively correlated. Several microbial genera were significantly correlated with volatile flavor compounds, including Lactobacillus, Halomonas, Rhodococcus, and Debaryomyces. CONCLUSION This study identified the microbial classes that positively regulate the flavor of zha cai which could provide valuable help for flavor modulation in zha cai production. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Yinyin Lian
- School of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- National Teaching Demonstration Center of Food Science and Engineering of Southwest University, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Health and Human Sciences, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
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- School of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- National Teaching Demonstration Center of Food Science and Engineering of Southwest University, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- National Citrus Engineering Research Center, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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Liu W, Zhang L, Karrar E, Wu D, Chen C, Zhang Z, Li J. A cooperative combination of non-targeted metabolomics and electronic tongue evaluation reveals the dynamic changes in metabolites and sensory quality of radish during pickling. Food Chem 2024; 446:138886. [PMID: 38422641 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138886] [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] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Pickled radish is a traditional fermented food with a unique flavor after long-term preservation. This study analyzed the organoleptic and chemical characteristics of pickled radish from different years to investigate quality changes during pickling. The results showed that the sourness, saltiness, and aftertaste-bitterness increased after pickling, and bitterness and astringency decreased. The levels of free amino acids, soluble sugars, total phenols, and total flavonoids initially decreased during pickling but increased with prolonged pickling. The diversity of organic acids also increased over time. Through non-targeted metabolomics analysis, 349 differential metabolites causing metabolic changes were identified to affect the quality formation of pickled radish mainly through amino acid metabolism, phenylpropane biosynthesis and lipid metabolism. Correlation analysis showed that L*, soluble sugars, lactic acid, and acetic acid were strongly associated with taste quality. These findings provide a theoretical basis for standardizing and scaling up traditional pickled radish production.
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- Wenliang Liu
- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China; Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China; Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China; Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China; Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China; Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China; Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food, Xiamen 361021, China.
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Liu S, Zhao L, Li M, Zhu Y, Liang D, Ma Y, Sun L, Zhao G, Tu Q. Probiotic Bacillus as fermentation agents: Status, potential insights, and future perspectives. Food Chem X 2024; 22:101465. [PMID: 38798797 PMCID: PMC11127159 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Probiotic Bacillus strains can solve the problems of single flavor and long fermentation time of fermented products caused by the lack of certain functional genes and insufficient metabolism ability of fermenter strains (Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium) at the present stage. There is a lack of systematic evaluation and review of probiotic Bacillus as food fermentation agents. In this paper, it is observed that probiotic Bacillus strains are involved to varying degrees in liquid-state, semi-solid state, and solid-state fermentation and are widely present in solid-state fermented foods. Probiotic Bacillus strains not only produce abundant proteases and lipases, but also effective antifungal lipopeptides and extracellular polymers, thus enhancing the flavor, nutritional value and safety of fermented foods. Bacillus with probiotic qualities is an underutilized group of probiotic food fermentation agents, which give a potential for the development of fermentation technology in the food business and the integration of ancient traditional fermentation techniques.
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- Shijie Liu
- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR China
- International Joint Laboratory of Meat Processing and Safety in Henan Province, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR China
- International Joint Laboratory of Meat Processing and Safety in Henan Province, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR China
- International Joint Laboratory of Meat Processing and Safety in Henan Province, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR China
- International Joint Laboratory of Meat Processing and Safety in Henan Province, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR China
- International Joint Laboratory of Meat Processing and Safety in Henan Province, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR China
- International Joint Laboratory of Meat Processing and Safety in Henan Province, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR China
- International Joint Laboratory of Meat Processing and Safety in Henan Province, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR China
- International Joint Laboratory of Meat Processing and Safety in Henan Province, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR China
- International Joint Laboratory of Meat Processing and Safety in Henan Province, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, PR China
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Liu M, Deng N, Li H, Hou X, Zhang B, Wang J. Characterization and comparison of flavors in fresh and aged fermented peppers: Impact of different varieties. Food Res Int 2024; 182:114187. [PMID: 38519195 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114187] [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] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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The flavor profiles of fresh and aged fermented peppers obtained from four varieties were thoroughly compared in this study. A total of 385 volatile compounds in fermented pepper samples were detected by flavoromics (two-dimensional gas chromatography-time-of-flight mass spectrometry). As fermentation progressed, both the number and the total concentration of volatile compounds changed, with esters, alcohols, acids, terpenoids, sulfur compounds, and funans increasing, whereas hydrocarbons and benzenes decreased. In contrast to the fresh fermented peppers, the aged fermented samples exhibited lower values of pH, total sugars, and capsaicinoids but higher contents of organic acids and free amino acids. Furthermore, the specific differences and characteristic aroma substances among aged fermented peppers were unveiled by multivariate statistical analysis. Overall, 64 volatiles were screened as differential compounds. In addition, Huanggongjiao samples possessed the most abundant differential volatiles and compounds with odor activity values > 1, which were flavored with fruity, floral, and slightly phenolic odors. Correlation analysis demonstrated that the levels of 23 key aroma compounds (e.g., ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, 1-butanol, and ethyl valerate) showed a significantly positive correlation with Asp, Glu and 5 organic acids. By contrast, there is a negative association between the pH value and total sugar. Overall, aging contributed significantly to the flavor attributes of fermented peppers.
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- Miao Liu
- School of Food Science and Bioengineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China; Prepared Dishes Modern Industrial College, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China; Hunan Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Prepared Dishes, Changsha, 410114, China
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- School of Food Science and Bioengineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China; Prepared Dishes Modern Industrial College, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China; Hunan Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Prepared Dishes, Changsha, 410114, China
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- School of Food Science and Bioengineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China; Prepared Dishes Modern Industrial College, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China; Hunan Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Prepared Dishes, Changsha, 410114, China
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- School of Food Science and Bioengineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China; Prepared Dishes Modern Industrial College, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China; Hunan Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Prepared Dishes, Changsha, 410114, China
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- School of Food Science and Bioengineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China; Prepared Dishes Modern Industrial College, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China; Hunan Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Prepared Dishes, Changsha, 410114, China
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- School of Food Science and Bioengineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China; Prepared Dishes Modern Industrial College, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China; Hunan Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Prepared Dishes, Changsha, 410114, China.
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Wesoly M, Daulton E, Jenkins S, van Amsterdam S, Clarkson J, Covington JA. Early Detection of Fusarium Basal Rot Infection in Onions and Shallots Based on VOC Profiles Analysis. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:3664-3672. [PMID: 38320984 PMCID: PMC10885136 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c06569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Gas chromatography ion-mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS) technology is drawing increasing attention due to its high sensitivity, low drift, and capability for the identification of compounds. The noninvasive detection of plant pests and pathogens is an application area well suited to this technology. In this work, we employed GC-IMS technology for early detection of Fusarium basal rot in brown onion, red onion, and shallot bulbs and for tracking disease progression during storage. The volatile profiles of the infected and healthy control bulbs were characterized using GC-IMS and gas chromatography-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC-TOF-MS). GC-IMS data combined with principal component analysis and supervised methods provided discrimination between infected and healthy control bulbs as early as 1 day after incubation with the pathogen, classification regarding the proportion of infected to healthy bulbs in a sample, and prediction of the infection's duration with an average R2 = 0.92. Furthermore, GC-TOF-MS revealed several compounds, mostly sulfides and disulfides, that could be uniquely related to Fusarium basal rot infection.
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- Malgorzata Wesoly
- Chair of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Noakowskiego 3, Warsaw 00-664, Poland
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- School of Engineering, University of Warwick, Coventry Cv4 7AL, U.K
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- Warwick Crop Centre, School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick, Wellesbourne CV35 9EF, U.K
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- Warwick Crop Centre, School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick, Wellesbourne CV35 9EF, U.K
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Zhou J, Li X, Li S, Ding H, Lang Y, Xu P, Wang C, Wu Y, Liu X, Qiu S. Airborne microorganisms and key environmental factors shaping their community patterns in the core production area of the Maotai-flavor Baijiu. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169010. [PMID: 38040348 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Airborne microorganisms are important parts of the Moutai-flavor Baijiu brewing microbial community, which directly affects the quality of Baijiu. However, environmental factors usually shape airborne microbiomes in different distilleries, even in the different production areas of the same distillery. Unfortunately, current understanding of environmental factors shaping airborne microbiomes in distilleries is very limited. To bridge this gap, we compared airborne microbiomes in the Moutai-flavor Baijiu core production areas of different distilleries in the Chishui River Basin and systematically investigated the key environmental factors that shape the airborne microbiomes. The top abundant bacterial communities are mainly affiliated to the phyla Actinobacteriota, Firmicutes, and Proteobacteri, whereas Ascomycota and Basidiomycota are the predominant fungal communities. The Random Forest analysis indicated that the biomarkers in three distilleries are Saccharomonospora and Bacillus, Thermoactinomyces, Oceanobacillus, and Methylobacterium, which are the core functional flora contributing to the production of Daqu. The correlation and network analyses showed that the distillery age and environmental temperature have a strong regulatory effect on airborne microbiomes, suggesting that the fermentation environment has a domesticating effect on air microbiomes. Our findings will greatly help us understand the relationship between airborne microbiomes and environmental factors in distilleries and support the production of the high-quality Moutai-flavor Baijiu.
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- Jianli Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), School of Liquor and Food Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China; Guizhou Province Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering and Biopharmacy, School of Liquor and Food Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), School of Liquor and Food Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China; Guizhou Province Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering and Biopharmacy, School of Liquor and Food Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), School of Liquor and Food Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China; Guizhou Province Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering and Biopharmacy, School of Liquor and Food Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), School of Liquor and Food Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China; Guizhou Province Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering and Biopharmacy, School of Liquor and Food Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Guizhou Wangmao Jiuqu Research Institute, Changling Road, Guiyang 550003, China
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- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), School of Liquor and Food Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China; Guizhou Province Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering and Biopharmacy, School of Liquor and Food Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), School of Liquor and Food Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China; Guizhou Province Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering and Biopharmacy, School of Liquor and Food Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 200 Xiaolingwei Street, Nanjing 210094, Jiangsu, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), School of Liquor and Food Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China; Guizhou Province Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering and Biopharmacy, School of Liquor and Food Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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Li Y, Luo X, Guo H, Bai J, Xiao Y, Fu Y, Wu Y, Wan H, Huang Y, Gao H. Metabolomics and metatranscriptomics reveal the influence mechanism of endogenous microbe (Staphylococcus succinus) inoculation on the flavor of fermented chili pepper. Int J Food Microbiol 2023; 406:110371. [PMID: 37659279 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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This study integrated metabolomic and metatranscriptomic techniques to examine how the endogenous microbe, Staphylococcus succinus, influenced the essential flavor of fermented chili peppers. The mechanisms governing spontaneous fermentation and S. succinus-inoculated fermentation were also elucidated. Esters (e.g., ethyl undecanoate, isoamyl acetate, and methyl salicylate), terpenes (e.g., terpinen-4-ol), and alcohols (e.g., α-terpineol, linalool, and 4-methyl-3-heptanol) were found to be the key aroma-active compounds, aspartic acid (Asp) and glutamic acid (Glu) were identified as primary flavoring free amino acids. Notably, during the early stages of S. succinus-inoculated fermentation, the production of these essential metabolites was abundant, while their gradual increase over time was observed in the case of spontaneous fermentation. Metatranscriptomic analysis revealed that S. succinus inoculation could up-regulate genes related to glycolysis, amino acid metabolism, and aroma compound synthesis. These changes sequentially boosted the production of sweet and umami free amino acids, enhanced organic acid levels, increased unique aroma compound generation, and further improved the flavor and quality of the fermented chili peppers. Therefore, S. succinus inoculation can augment the sensory quality of fermented chili peppers, making this strain a promising candidate for Sichuan pickle fermentation starters.
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- Yumeng Li
- College of Biomass Science and Engineering and Healthy Food Evaluation Research Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Biomass Science and Engineering and Healthy Food Evaluation Research Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Biomass Science and Engineering and Healthy Food Evaluation Research Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; Research Center for Nutrition, Metabolism & Food Safety, West China-PUMC C.C. Chen Institute of Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; Research Center for Nutrition, Metabolism & Food Safety, West China-PUMC C.C. Chen Institute of Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Jian Yang City Product Quality Supervision & Testing Institute, Jianyang, China
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- College of Biomass Science and Engineering and Healthy Food Evaluation Research Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Jian Yang City Product Quality Supervision & Testing Institute, Jianyang, China.
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; Research Center for Nutrition, Metabolism & Food Safety, West China-PUMC C.C. Chen Institute of Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- College of Biomass Science and Engineering and Healthy Food Evaluation Research Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China.
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Li B, Liu S, Chen X, Su Y, Pan N, Liao D, Qiao K, Chen Y, Liu Z. Dynamic Changes in the Microbial Composition and Spoilage Characteristics of Refrigerated Large Yellow Croaker ( Larimichthys crocea) during Storage. Foods 2023; 12:3994. [PMID: 37959111 PMCID: PMC10649330 DOI: 10.3390/foods12213994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
Abstract
The quality changes, dynamic changes in microbial composition, and diversity changes in large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) during 4 °C refrigeration were studied using 16S rDNA high-throughput sequencing technology, and the total viable count (TVC), total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), and thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS) were determined. The results revealed a consistent increase in TVC, TVB-N, and TBARS levels over time. On the 9th day, TVC reached 7.43 lg/(CFU/g), while on the 15th day, TVB-N exceeded the upper limit for acceptable quality, reaching 42.56 mg/100 g. Based on the 16S rDNA sequencing results, we categorized the storage period into three phases: early storage (0th and 3rd days), middle storage (6th day), and late storage (9th, 12th, and 15th days). As the storage time increased, both the species richness and diversity exhibited a declining trend. The dominant genus identified among the spoilage bacteria in refrigerated large yellow croaker was Pseudomonas, accounting for a high relative abundance of 82.33%. A comparison was carried out of the spoilage-causing ability of three strains of Pseudomonas screened and isolated from the fish at the end of storage, and they were ranked as follows, from strongest to weakest: P. fluorescen, P. lundensis, and P. psychrophila. This study will provide a theoretical basis for extending the shelf life of large yellow croaker.
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- Binbin Li
- Institute of Postharvest Technology of Agricultural Products, College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China;
- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-Value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, National Research and Development Center for Marine Fish Processing (Xiamen), Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361013, China; (X.C.); (Y.S.); (N.P.); (D.L.); (K.Q.); (Z.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-Value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, National Research and Development Center for Marine Fish Processing (Xiamen), Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361013, China; (X.C.); (Y.S.); (N.P.); (D.L.); (K.Q.); (Z.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-Value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, National Research and Development Center for Marine Fish Processing (Xiamen), Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361013, China; (X.C.); (Y.S.); (N.P.); (D.L.); (K.Q.); (Z.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-Value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, National Research and Development Center for Marine Fish Processing (Xiamen), Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361013, China; (X.C.); (Y.S.); (N.P.); (D.L.); (K.Q.); (Z.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-Value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, National Research and Development Center for Marine Fish Processing (Xiamen), Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361013, China; (X.C.); (Y.S.); (N.P.); (D.L.); (K.Q.); (Z.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-Value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, National Research and Development Center for Marine Fish Processing (Xiamen), Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361013, China; (X.C.); (Y.S.); (N.P.); (D.L.); (K.Q.); (Z.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-Value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, National Research and Development Center for Marine Fish Processing (Xiamen), Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361013, China; (X.C.); (Y.S.); (N.P.); (D.L.); (K.Q.); (Z.L.)
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- Institute of Postharvest Technology of Agricultural Products, College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-Value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, National Research and Development Center for Marine Fish Processing (Xiamen), Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361013, China; (X.C.); (Y.S.); (N.P.); (D.L.); (K.Q.); (Z.L.)
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Ma Y, Gao Y, Xu Y, Zhou H, Zhou K, Li C, Xu B. Microbiota dynamics and volatile metabolite generation during sausage fermentation. Food Chem 2023; 423:136297. [PMID: 37187009 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Microorganism metabolic activity is critical for the formation of unique flavors in fermented meat products. To clarify the relationship between the formation of the special flavor of fermented meat and microorganisms, high-throughput sequencing and gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry were used to analyze microorganisms and volatile compounds in naturally fermented sausage. The findings revealed 91 volatile compounds and 4 key microorganisms, including Lactobacillus, Weissella, Leuconostoc, and Staphylococcus. The key microorganisms were positively correlated with the formation of 21 volatile compounds. The validation results showed that the contents of volatile compounds such as heptanal, octanal, 2-pentanone, and 1-octen-3-ol increased significantly after inoculation with Lb. sakei M2 and S. xylosus Y4. These two bacteria are the key microorganisms that produce the special flavor of fermented sausage. The present study can provide a theoretical basis for the directional development of fermented meat products, the preparation of special flavor enhancers, and expedited fermentation processes.
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- Ying Ma
- Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Hefeng Food Co., Ltd., Bozhou, Anhui 236700, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China; China Light Industry Key Laboratory of Meat Microbial Control and Utilization, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China
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Bacterial Diversity Analysis of Chaozhou Sauerkraut Based on High-Throughput Sequencing of Different Production Methods. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation9030282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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In this study, high-throughput sequencing technology was used to analyze the bacterial diversity of sauerkraut produced at home and in factories in Chaozhou. The differences in bacterial community structure among different sauerkraut samples were studied by diversity analysis and heat map analysis, and the dominant bacterial genera were analyzed. The results showed that 54 phyla and 622 genera were identified from 10 Chaozhou sauerkraut samples. The bacterial community structures of Chaozhou sauerkraut produced by five factories were similar, and the dominant bacterial genera were the same, which were Lactobacillus, Pediococcus and Weissella. The dominant genus in the sauerkraut samples produced by three families was similar to that in samples produced by the factories. However, the samples from two other families were quite different, and there may be environmental pollution. The samples may also contain possible pathogenic microorganisms such as Pseudomonas and Vibrio. Overall, there were still some differences in the bacterial community structure of Chaozhou sauerkraut factory-produced and household-handmade samples. To the best of our knowledge, this paper is the first to compare the bacterial diversity of homemade and factory-produced Chaozhou sauerkraut, laying the foundation for further research on Chaozhou sauerkraut.
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