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The Cultivation, Growth, and Viability of Lactic Acid Bacteria: A Quality Control Perspective
Published on: June 16, 2022
Eating Fermented: Health Benefits of LAB-Fermented Foods
Vincenzo Castellone1, Elena Bancalari1, Josep Rubert2
1Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Viale delle Scienze, 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy.
Abstract:
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are involved in producing a considerable number of fermented products consumed worldwide. Many of those LAB fermented foods are recognized as beneficial for human health due to probiotic LAB or their metabolites produced during food fermentation or after food digestion. In this review, we aim to gather and discuss available information on the health-related effects of LAB-fermented foods. In particular, we focused on the most widely consumed LAB-fermented foods such as yoghurt, kefir, cheese, and plant-based products such as sauerkrauts and kimchi.
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