Background Milk kefir (MK) and water kefir (WK) are traditionally produced from different
unique probiotic-containing semi-soft particles known as milk kefir grains and water kefir …

Kefir is fermented milk produced from grains that comprise a specific and complex mixture of
bacteria and yeasts that live in a symbiotic association. The nutritional composition of kefir …

Fermented foods have unique functional properties imparting some health benefits to
consumers due to presence of functional microorganisms, which possess probiotics …

Sugary kefir beverage is produce by fermenting raw sugar solution with kefir grains, the
latter consisting of polysaccharide and microorganisms. This beverage, with great …

Kefir is a fermented milk beverage produced by the action of bacteria and yeasts that exist in
symbiotic association in kefir grains. The artisanal production of the kefir is based on the …

In this study, Lactobacillus paracasei KS-199 was encapsulated within alginate-based
electrospun nanofiber mats possessing uniform, well-defined, smooth and bead-free …

Although milk kefir and water kefir have different physical, chemical and microbiological
characteristics, several microbial species that make up kefir stand out with probiotic …

Probiotics and fermented milk products have attracted the attention of scientists from various
fields, such as health care, industry and pharmacy. In recent years, reports have shown that …

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a demand for natural products able to
enhance consumers health. Many people discovered the benefits of fermented products …

Shalgam juice, hardaliye, boza, ayran (yoghurt drink) and kefir are the most known
traditional Turkish fermented non-alcoholic beverages. The first three are obtained from …