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Fermented foods, feeds, and beverages.

K H Steinkraus1

  • 1Institute of Food Science, Cornell University, Geneva, New York 14456, USA.

Biotechnology Advances
|January 1, 1986
PubMed
Summary

Indigenous fermented foods and beverages offer a low-cost strategy to enhance global food and nutrition security. These traditional products are gaining attention for their potential to address widespread hunger and malnutrition.

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Area of Science:

  • Food Science
  • Nutrition
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Global population growth exacerbates food security challenges, particularly in developing nations.
  • Poverty, hunger, and malnutrition are significant issues affecting large populations worldwide.
  • Increasing homelessness, even in affluent countries, highlights nutritional disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in fermented foods, feeds, and beverages.
  • To highlight the role of fermentation in improving global food and nutrition supply.
  • To underscore the growing interest in fermented products in both developing and developed regions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent activities and advances in fermented food and beverage research.
  • Analysis of the role of indigenous fermented products in addressing food security.
  • Summary of trends and developments in the field over the past several years.

Main Results:

  • Indigenous fermented foods and beverages represent a cost-effective means to augment the world's food supply.
  • These traditional products have the potential to significantly improve nutrition for large populations.
  • Fermented products are increasingly recognized for their benefits in both developing and developed countries.

Conclusions:

  • Fermented foods and beverages are vital for enhancing global food and nutrition security.
  • Continued research and development in fermentation technologies can help combat hunger and poverty.
  • The utilization of indigenous fermented products offers a sustainable approach to improving dietary intake worldwide.

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