Characterization of antimicrobial activity in Kombucha fermentation
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Fermented tea drink, Kombucha, can inhibit the growth of Shigella sonnei, Escherichia coli, Salmonella enteritidis and Salmonella typhimurium. Several metabolites were analyzed every two days during a 14-day Kombucha fermentation. Levels of acetic acid and gluconic acid were found to increase with fermentation time. No lactic acid or ethanol was detected. Systematic investigation of the antimicrobial activity in Kombucha revealed the presence of antimicrobial compounds other than organic acids or proteins (enzymes) produced during fermentation or the tannins originally present in the tea broth.
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TNO Identifier
41806
ISSN
01384988
Source
Acta Biotechnology, 21(1), pp. 49-56.
Pages
49-56
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