Lactic acid bacteria are a kind of microorganisms that can ferment carbohydrates to produce
lactic acid, and are currently widely used in the fermented food industry. In recent years, with …

Bioactive peptides (BPs) are specific protein fragments that exert various beneficial effects
on human bodies and ultimately influence health, depending on their structural properties …

Kefir is a fermented beverage with renowned probiotics that coexist in symbiotic association
with other microorganisms in kefir grains. This beverage consumption is associated with a …

Partial digestion of milk proteins leads to the formation of numerous bioactive peptides.
Previously, our research team thoroughly examined the decades of existing literature on …

To compensate for their amino acid auxotrophy, lactobacilli have developed the ability to
hydrolyze proteins present in their environment. This proteolytic activity not only generates …

In recent years, several studies have reported the beneficial effects of antioxidant peptides in
delaying oxidation reactions. Thus, a growing number of food proteins have been …

Kefir is a homemade viscous and slightly effervescent beverage obtained by milk
fermentation with kefir grains, which are built up by a complex community of lactic acid and …

Food protein and peptides are generally considered a source of dietary antioxidants. The
antioxidant activity and peptide profiles of four extensive hydrolysates of milk protein …

Production of peptides with various effects from proteins of different sources continues to
receive academic attention. Researchers of different disciplines are putting increasing efforts …

Previous studies found variations in the health-promoting effects of consuming different dairy
products. This study aims at investigating the chemical composition of microbial fermented …