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María Cristina Agustín-Chávez1, Ulises Ramírez-Esparza1, Emilio Ochoa-Reyes1
1Biotechnology and Bioengineering Laboratory, Research Center in Food and Development, Delicias 33089, Chihuahua, Mexico.
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Pigmented corn cobs (PCC) are a rich source of bioactive phenolic compounds (BPC) that can be obtained through sustainable solid-state fermentation (SSF). In this work, PCC were evaluated as a support for SSF using Saccharomyces cerevisiae, focusing on the effects of culture time and aeration on BPC recovery. Additionally, the relationships among BPC content, antioxidant capacity (AC), and the production of selected industrial enzymes were evaluated. The physicochemical properties of PCC proved suitable for SSF. After 12 h of fermentation, condensed phenols increased by 120.37% and showed positive correlations with AC, β-glucosidase and tannase activities. A total of 33 compounds, including anthocyanins, flavonols, and hydroxycinnamic acids, were identified via HPLC-MS during SSF. Notable changes in the phenolic profile were observed as a result of enzymatic biodegradation and biotransformation mediated by S. cerevisiae. Compounds such as caffeic acid and p-coumaric acid were highlighted due to their biological activity and industrial relevance. Forced aeration played a key role in SSF performance by enhancing enzyme production and BPC release. The incorporation of aeration boosts enzyme production and BPC release, thereby improving process efficiency. Overall, SSF represents a sustainable strategy for PCC valorization within a circular economy framework.
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