African fermented foods: overview, emerging benefits, and novel approaches to microbiome profiling

YD Obafemi, SU Oranusi, KO Ajanaku, PA Akinduti… - npj Science of …, 2022 - nature.com
Traditional fermented foods are of major importance with respect to the socio-economic
growth, food security, nutrition, and health of African consumers. In several African countries …

Ethiopian indigenous traditional fermented beverage: the role of the microorganisms toward nutritional and safety value of fermented beverage

N Hotessa, J Robe - International Journal of Microbiology, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Ethiopia is one of the countries where a wide variety of traditional fermented beverages are
produced and consumed for a long time. Traditional fermented beverages are those which …

Microbial diversity in African foods and beverages: A systematic assessment

S Ghosh, C Bornman, M Meskini, M Joghataei - Current Microbiology, 2024 - Springer
This article provides a comprehensive and in-depth examination of the microbial diversity
inherent in African food and beverages, with a particular emphasis on fermented products. It …

A review of the production, quality, and safety of traditionally fermented cereal‐based alcoholic beverages in Ethiopia

TT Alemu, CG Kuyu - Food Science & Nutrition, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In Ethiopia, a diverse array of cereal‐based alcoholic beverages is being prepared and
consumed. These traditional fermented drinks are distinct to specific regions and are …

Microbial quality and growth dynamics in shameta: a traditional Ethiopian cereal-based fermented porridge

DA Kitessa, K Bacha, YB Tola, M Murimi, S Gershe… - Fermentation, 2022 - mdpi.com
Shameta is a traditional, Ethiopian, cereal-based fermented porridge exclusively prepared
for lactating mothers. The aim of this study was to determine the microbial quality of Shameta …

Role of microbial dynamics in the fermentation process of Ethiopia traditional food: Kocho

K Dekeba Tafa, W Abera Asfaw - Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
In the south-west of Ethiopia, enset plant has a major role to play in food security and the
ability to drought-resistant and multi-purpose in modern lifestyles. The use of traditional …

Effect of microbial inoculant on physicochemical and microbiological properties of cassava fermentation process and fufu produced

EA Agbor, PB Tiku, M Hermann - Asian Food Science Journal, 2022 - publish7promo.com
Aim: The effects of adding a microbiological inoculant on the physicochemical and
microbiological properties during the fermentation process of cassava (Manihot esculenta …

Evaluation of Preservative and Shelf-Life Quality of Probiotic-Lactobacilli Fortified Nigerian Fermented Condiments

YD Obafemi, SU Oranusi, KO Ajanaku… - … : Recent Advances and …, 2022 - Springer
Locally produced plant-based fermented condiments serving as daily dietary protein in
Nigeria tend to have poor safety and shelf-life quality. This study evaluates the fermentation …

MICROORGANISMS: BENEFITS AND EFFECTS

YY Miya, MI Musa - Kashf Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2024 - kjmr.com.pk
This paper makes a review on microorganisms benefits and Effects. Microorganisms are
minute beings, very ubiquitous in our environment. They have beneficial and negative …

Molecular Characterization and Identification of Dominant Lactic Acid Bacteria and Yeast Species in Fermented Teff (Eragrostis Tef) Injera Dough

TA Habtu, AA Abera, MW Tenagashaw, TA Wudineh… - papers.ssrn.com
The traditional Ethiopian injera fermentation, utilizing the natural mixed starter culture Ersho,
presents challenges such as extended fermentation times and variable quality. This study …