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Małgorzata Ziarno1, Patrycja Cichońska1
1Department of Food Technology and Assessment, Institute of Food Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW (WULS-SGGW), 02-787 Warsaw, Poland.
Fermented plant beverages, particularly from cereals and pseudocereals, offer a viable alternative to dairy. Lactic acid bacteria fermentation enhances their nutritional value and creates functional compounds.
Area of Science:
- Food Science
- Microbiology
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Plant-based beverages are gaining popularity as dairy alternatives.
- Fermented cereal and pseudocereal beverages are emerging as novel options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the components of cereal/pseudocereal beverages.
- To assess the feasibility of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) fermentation.
- To evaluate the potential for live LAB and enhanced nutritional value.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on plant beverage production.
- Analysis of chemical composition and nutritional profiles.
- Assessment of LAB growth and fermentation potential in plant matrices.
Main Results:
- Plant beverages vary in composition based on raw materials and processing.
- Cereal and pseudocereal bases support LAB growth effectively.
- Lactic acid fermentation improves flavor, nutrient bioavailability, and generates functional compounds like B vitamins.
Conclusions:
- Fermented cereal and pseudocereal beverages are promising functional foods.
- LAB fermentation is a feasible method to enhance their dietary value.
- These beverages can provide live and active LAB cells and increased nutritional benefits.
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