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Using fermented cereals and fungi to create packaging and materials.
Celale Kırkın Gözükırmızı1, Zeynep Tacer-Caba1
1Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical-Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Advances in Food and Nutrition Research
|July 11, 2026
Summary
Fermentation transforms grains into nutritious ingredients, enhancing flavor and reducing antinutrients. This ancient practice is revitalized by biotechnology for food waste valorization and creating novel biomaterials.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Food Science
- Materials Science
Background:
- Fermentation is a historical practice transforming basic grains into nutrient-rich food ingredients.
- Modern biotechnology has renewed interest in fermentation for its diverse applications.
- Key benefits include reduced bitterness, antinutrient degradation, and enhanced nutritional/flavor profiles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of fermenting grains and fungi.
- To investigate methods for increasing aroma compounds.
- To examine the repurposing of waste materials and creation of biomaterials and active packaging.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing lactic acid bacteria and yeast for fermentation.
- Applying modern biotechnological breakthroughs.
- Focusing on grain and fungi fermentation processes.
Main Results:
- Fermentation enhances nutritional and flavor profiles of grains.
- Degradation of antinutrients and reduction of bitterness observed.
- Potential for food waste valorization and creation of biobased packaging materials.
Conclusions:
- Fermentation offers a sustainable approach to food processing and waste management.
- Fermented grains and fungi can yield valuable aroma compounds and biomaterials.
- This practice holds significant potential for developing active packaging solutions.
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