Bao Xuyen Nguyen Le, Thach Phan Van, Quang Khai Phan, Gia Bao Pham, Hoa Pham Quang, Anh Duy Do
Kombucha, a fermented beverage, is gaining popularity due to its numerous beneficial health effects. Various substrates such as herbs, fruits, flowers, and vegetables, have been used for kombucha fermentation in order to enhance the flavor, aroma, and nutritional composition. This study aims to investigate the potential suitability of cascara as a novel ingredient for kombucha production. Our findings suggested that cascara is a suitable substrate for kombucha production. Fermentation elevated the total phenolic and flavonoid content in cascara, which enhanced the antioxidant, antibacterial, and prebiotic characteristics of the product...
December 8, 2023: Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology