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    Physicochemical and microbiological characterisation of a novel functional beverage from water kefir grains and yacon roots
    (Oxford University Press, 2025-08-25) Merino, Lina E.; Moretti, Ana F.; Irazoqui, Caterina; Franchi, Florencia; Pavón, Yanina; Bucci, Paula
    The development of functional fermented beverages that combine complementary ingredients is a promising approach to enhance nutritional and health benefits. This study formulated and characterised a novel beverage from yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) using water kefir grains. Yacon was chosen for its high content of fructooligosaccharides (60% dry weight) andantioxidant capacity (58% 2,2- diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl,DPPH inhibition).Water kefir provided a probiotic culture rich in lactic acid bacteria and yeasts. Fermentation was conducted under controlled conditions, followed by evaluation of physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory properties. The final product exhibited moderate antioxidant activity (38% DPPH inhibition), phenolic content around 40 mg Gallic Acid Equivalents/L, GAE/L, and organic acids including lactic, acetic, and butyric acids, resulting in a pH of about 3.6. Its volatile profile indicated complex metabolic activity consistent with fermentation. Ethanol concentration remained low (0.3%). Microbial analysis revealed beneficial fermentative organisms, with counts of 7.44 log Colony Forming Units CFU/ml lactic acid bacteria, 8.00 log CFU/ml acetic acid bacteria, and 7.81 log CFU/ml yeasts. Sensory evaluation with 141 untrained panellists indicated that approximately half were willing to purchase the beverage. These results suggest that the combined use of water kefir and yacon produces a novel, health-promoting fermented beverage with potential benefits forconsumers interested in digestive health
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    Probiotic starter cultures as a strategy for enhancing the bioconversion and valorization of sauerkraut
    (Springer Nature, 2026-04-03) Blajman, Jesica Evelyn; Lingua, Mariana Soledad; Tarchini, María Estela; Scarafia, Pierina Micaela; Pavón, Yanina; Puntillo, Melisa; Zbrun, María Virginia
    The intrinsic health-promoting attributes of fermented cabbage could be improved by developing effective associations with probiotics in order to obtain innovative functional products. This study assessed the microbiological, physicochemical, antioxidant, and sensory properties of traditional sauerkraut by using commercial strains of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 01 (LP01) and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus 04 (LR04) as single starter cultures. Cabbages were inoculated with spray-dried LP01 or LR04 and compared with a non-inoculated control group. Samples were incubated at 20 °C for 21 and 28 days. Administered strains were recovered and analyzed by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) to ensure the persistence and genotypic identity of the isolates. The LP01 and LR04 pulsotypes were detected in the samples obtained from the treated cabbages, indicating their presence throughout the entire fermentation process. In addition, inoculated sauerkrauts can be considered a probiotic food, containing approximately 107 cfu/g of product. Compared to natural fermentation, the LP01 and LR04 strains reduced coliform bacteria on day 21 and ethanol production on days 21 and 28. The LP01-induced fermentation showed the lowest amounts of acetic acid and the greatest levels of water soluble carbohydrates (WSC), total polyphenols (TP), and antioxidant capacity (AC) measured by ABTS and DPPH assays on day 21. Moreover, the LP01 treatment had the highest integrity and the lowest juiciness, an overall natural lighter color and reduced vinegar and fermented odor. In conclusion, the application of the LP01 strain may optimise the quality of a f inal product with added probiotic properties, shortening the fermentation time from 28 to 21 days.