SUBSTRATES AND METABOLIC PATHWAYS IN SYMBIOTIC CULTURE OF BACTERIA AND YEAST (SCOBY) FERMENTATION: A MINI REVIEW

Kombucha is a fermented beverage that prepared traditionally by fermenting Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast (SCOBY) with sugar black/green tea, which known as Camellia sinensis leaves. The previous study analyses the microbial composition can be obtained in production. Study shows yeast species acetic acid bacteria (AAB) are microorganisms involve fermentation process Kombucha. Some studies emphasize chemical was from production drinks such organic acids, sugars, ethanol, polyphenols. However, further review elucidation regarding substrates used metabolic activity necessary. Thus, objective this to pathway fermentation. This also collected information related symbiosis AAB Several pharmaceutical effects were discussed prove health benefits To produce good quality high yield provide various consumers, it crucial understand connection between during By conducting work, could an insightful overview better understanding pathways involved SCOBY