In recent years, there has been a strong focus on beneficial foods with probiotic
microorganisms and functional organic substances. In this context, there is an increasing …

It is expected that the world population will reach 9 billion by 2050. Thus, meat, dairy or plant-
based protein sources will fail to meet global demand. New solutions must be offered to find …

Materials and Methods Kefir was serially diluted and inoculated into de Man, Rogosa, and
Sharpe agar and incubated at 37 C for 48 to 72 h under anaerobic conditions. This was a …

There is evidence documenting the beneficial health effects of probiotic microorganisms.
Also, many studies have reported that the best matrices to deliver probiotic are dairy …

Fermented foods are the first processed staple human diet that have been produced and
consumed since development of human civilizations. Majority of the fermented foods are …

Fermented foods and beverages, whether of plant or animal origin, play an important role in
the diet of people in many parts of the world. Fermented foods not only provide important …

Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a
recently discovered coronavirus termed 'severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus …

Kefir has a long tradition in human nutrition due to its presupposed health promoting effects.
To investigate the potential contribution of bioactive peptides to the physiological effects of …

Kefir, a mildly acidic fermented milk, is produced by the addition of lactic acid bacteria and
yeasts to milk. The composition of kefir varies according to factors such as milk type and the …

Functional foods are claimed to have several health-specific advantages. In addition to their
basic nutritive value, they contain a proper balance of ingredients which help in the …