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Published on: September 10, 2016
Fermented fruit drinks: an overview on microbial component, sensorial attributes, health benefits, and development
Yiwei Dai1, Yihui Tang1, Yingxi Chen1
1State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
Abstract:
Fermented fruit drinks have gained significant global popularity due to their enhanced sensory properties, nutritional benefits, and functional potential. This review comprehensively examined the microbial communities responsible for fruit fermentation, their metabolic contributions to flavor development, and the resultant health-promoting bioactive compounds. The health benefits of fermented fruit drinks, such as antioxidant, antidiabetic, cardiovascular-protective, anti-cancer, and immunomodulatory effects that arise from the microbial biotransformation of fruit-derived compounds, are also concluded. To maximize the functional potential of microorganisms in fermentation processes, several advanced starter culture strategies have been developed, primarily including high-performance strain screening, synthetic microbial consortia design, and metabolomics-driven process refinement. These advancements aim to enhance the quality, safety, and functionality of fermented fruit drinks, meeting growing consumer demand for sustainable, health-focused beverages.
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