Current challenges, applications and future perspectives of SCOBY cellulose of Kombucha fermentation

D Laavanya, S Shirkole, P Balasubramanian - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
SCOBY, a biofilm of cellulose containing the symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, is a by-
product of Kombucha tea fermentation. Several studies on the kombucha SCOBY are being …

Bioactive compounds in kombucha: A review of substrate effect and fermentation conditions

BM Bortolomedi, CS Paglarini, FCA Brod - Food Chemistry, 2022 - Elsevier
Plant bioactive compounds have been studied mainly for their beneficial antioxidant
properties. Kombucha is a fermented beverage traditionally obtained from fermentation of …

Fermented beverage benefits: A comprehensive review and comparison of kombucha and kefir microbiome

AQ Chong, SW Lau, NL Chin, RA Talib, RK Basha - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Beverage fermentation is an ancient ritual that has been practised for millennia. It was slowly
disappearing from households and communities due to the advancement of manufacturing …

Biological activities of kombucha beverages: The need of clinical evidence

D Morales - Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2020 - Elsevier
Background The growing consumption of kombucha beverages in the last decade has
motivated an increase in the number of scientific studies investigating their biological …

Changes in the chemical compositions and biological properties of kombucha beverages made from black teas and pineapple peels and cores

LT Phung, H Kitwetcharoen, N Chamnipa… - Scientific reports, 2023 - nature.com
Several raw materials have been used as partial supplements or entire replacements for the
main ingredients of kombucha to improve the biological properties of the resulting …

Advances in kombucha tea fermentation: A review

LM Nyhan, KM Lynch, AW Sahin, EK Arendt - Applied Microbiology, 2022 - mdpi.com
Kombucha is a carbonated, slightly acidic beverage traditionally produced by the
fermentation of sweetened tea by a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY). The …

Microbial composition, bioactive compounds, potential benefits and risks associated with Kombucha: A concise review

AO Ojo, O de Smidt - Fermentation, 2023 - mdpi.com
Kombucha is a fermented tea beverage containing bioactive compounds from tea and vital
compounds such as acetic acid, D-saccharic acid-1, 4-lactone, and glucuronic and gluconic …

Alternative raw materials in kombucha production

A Freitas, P Sousa, N Wurlitzer - … Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science, 2022 - Elsevier
Kombucha is the fastest growing functional beverage market due to consumers' interest in
healthier foods. Traditionally produced with tea from Camellia sinensis, sugar, and SCOBY …

Antiviral activity of fermented foods and their probiotics bacteria towards respiratory and alimentary tracts viruses

BJ Muhialdin, N Zawawi, AFA Razis, J Bakar, M Zarei - Food Control, 2021 - Elsevier
The recent COVID-19, a viral outbreak calls for a high demand for non-conventional antiviral
agents that can reduce the risk of infections and promote fast recovery. Fermented foods and …

A comprehensive review on kombucha biofilms: A promising candidate for sustainable food product development

T Aung, MJ Kim - Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Kombucha biofilm, a microbial cellulose pellicle formed during kombucha
fermentation, has gained increasing attention in the food industry because of its unique …