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Future of Fermented Foods

13 Indigenous Fermented Foods

Nutritional Quality of Fermented Foods

A great number of fermented foods primarily" derived from plant materials have been an indispensable dietary element in many parts of the world. In the Far East where fermented foods have a long and strong tradition, these foods are uniquely made from soybeans and molds. The fermentation, however, may have a substrate consisting of both soybeans and cereals and an inoculum consisting of yeasts,...

Fermented Foods, Lactobacillus, and Health

The earliest development of fermented foods, among the most ancient agricultural products, coincided with the rise of civilizations around the world. According to archeological records, wine was produced during the Neolithic Period from 8500 to 4000BC,while beer andbreadweremassproduced shortly thereafter. These foods, as well as others such as cheese, yogurt, and miso, are mentioned in ancient...

Functional Properties of Microorganisms in Fermented Foods

Fermented foods have unique functional properties imparting some health benefits to consumers due to presence of functional microorganisms, which possess probiotics properties, antimicrobial, antioxidant, peptide production, etc. Health benefits of some global fermented foods are synthesis of nutrients, prevention of cardiovascular disease, prevention of cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, alle...