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Advancing kombucha fermentation: Microbial interactions, functional metabolites, and innovative optimization
Anqi Chen1, Jiaming Li2, Aiping Yao3
1Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
Food Chemistry
|September 3, 2025
Summary
Kombucha fermentation involves complex microbial interactions, leading to unique health benefits. Recent advances in biotechnology and multi-omics are enhancing its production and customization for functional beverage applications.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Biotechnology
- Food Science
Background:
- Kombucha, a fermented tea, is gaining attention for its microbial diversity and potential health benefits.
- Understanding the microbial ecosystem is key to harnessing kombucha's properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an innovative review of kombucha fermentation.
- To integrate recent advances in microbial interactions, metabolite production, and biotechnological approaches.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on kombucha fermentation.
- Integration of multi-omics techniques (metagenomics, metabolomics).
- Exploration of emerging biotechnologies like precision fermentation and AI-assisted optimization.
Main Results:
- Synergistic roles of bacteria and yeasts shape kombucha's properties.
- Multi-omics are redefining the understanding of microbial dynamics.
- Biotechnological advancements offer improved consistency and functionality.
Conclusions:
- Kombucha fermentation is a dynamic field integrating traditional and modern approaches.
- Future research and industrial applications can leverage these innovations.
- Kombucha is positioned as a customizable functional beverage.
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