Effects of Anions and Cations on Sugar Utilization in Cucumber Juice Fermentation
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The extent of glucose and fructose utilization during cucumber juice fermentation was affected differentially by the addition of 10 to 360 mM of selected anions (chloride, nitrate, sulfate, phosphate, acetate, lactate, and citrate) and cations (Na+, K+, NH 4 +, Ca2+, Mg2+, and Mn2+). Inorganic anions generally suppressed utilization of both sugars, particularly at higher concentrations. Acetate and lactate increased utilization of fructose, but not glucose, while citrate increased utilization of both sugars. Of the cations tested, 10-60 mM Mn significantly (P , 0.05) increased utilization of both sugars, but higher concentrations reduced utilization, as compared with the control. Evidence indicates that brine composition can significantly influence sugar utilization during cucumber fermentation, and may be important in developing controlled fermentation strategies for brined cucumbers.
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