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International Journal of Molecular... Jan 2021The surfaces of grapes are covered by different yeast species that are important in the first stages of the fermentation process. In recent years, non- yeasts such as ,... (Review)
Review
The surfaces of grapes are covered by different yeast species that are important in the first stages of the fermentation process. In recent years, non- yeasts such as , , , and have become popular with regard to winemaking and improved wine quality. For that reason, several manufacturers started to offer commercially available strains of these non- species. stands out, mainly due to its contribution to wine aroma, glycerol, ethanol yield, and killer factor. The metabolism of the yeast allows it to increase volatile molecules such as esters and varietal thiols (aroma-active compounds), which increase the quality of specific varietal wines or neutral ones. It is considered a low- or non-fermentative yeast, so subsequent inoculation of a more fermentative yeast such as is indispensable to achieve a proper fermented alcohol. The impact of is not limited to the grape wine industry; it has also been successfully employed in beer, cider, durian, and tequila fermentation, among others, acting as a promising tool in those fermentation processes. Although no species other than is available in the regular market, several recent scientific studies show interesting improvements in some wine quality parameters such as aroma, polysaccharides, acid management, and color stability. This could motivate yeast manufacturers to develop products based on those species in the near future.
Topics: Bioengineering; Ecology; Fermentation; Food Quality; Industrial Microbiology; Pichia; Vitis; Wine
PubMed: 33530422
DOI: 10.3390/ijms22031196 -
Microorganisms Apr 2023Drinking wine is a processed beverage that offers high nutritional and health benefits. It is produced from grape must, which undergoes fermentation by yeasts (and... (Review)
Review
Drinking wine is a processed beverage that offers high nutritional and health benefits. It is produced from grape must, which undergoes fermentation by yeasts (and sometimes lactic acid bacteria) to create a product that is highly appreciated by consumers worldwide. However, if only one type of yeast, specifically , was used in the fermentation process, the resulting wine would lack aroma and flavor and may be rejected by consumers. To produce wine with a desirable taste and aroma, non- yeasts are necessary. These yeasts contribute volatile aromatic compounds that significantly impact the wine's final taste. They promote the release of primary aromatic compounds through a sequential hydrolysis mechanism involving several glycosidases unique to these yeasts. This review will discuss the unique characteristics of these yeasts (, , , , , , , , and others) and their impact on wine fermentations and co-fermentations. Their existence and the metabolites they produce enhance the complexity of wine flavor, resulting in a more enjoyable drinking experience.
PubMed: 37317152
DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11051178 -
Foods (Basel, Switzerland) Oct 2022Viticulture is one of the traditional industries in Slovakia, where there are six wine-growing regions: Malokarpatska, Southern Slovakia, Central Slovakia, Nitra,...
Viticulture is one of the traditional industries in Slovakia, where there are six wine-growing regions: Malokarpatska, Southern Slovakia, Central Slovakia, Nitra, Eastern Slovakia, and Tokaj. This study focuses on the detection of microbiota in soil samples, grape leaves and berries, and samples taken from fermenting must and young wine (the variety Tramín červený) in relation to the detected concentrations of biogenic amines during the fermentation process. In the examined samples, the number of yeasts and molds (from 3.8 to 6.8 log cfu/g or mL) and TVC (from 3.7 to 6.5 log cfu/g or mL) were determined via culture examination. At the same time, the number of LAB (from ˂3.0 to 4.4 log cfu/g or mL) was determined, which was the highest on day 4 of the must fermentation process and was related to the detected of the highest concentration of biogenic amines (histamine and tyramine) on day 6 in the investigated must samples using the UHPLC system. Mycobiota species were identified by MALDI-TOF MS, PCR, ITS-PCR-RFLP, and PCR sequencing of the amplified products. The study confirmed the presence of the yeasts . At the same time, the presence of molds ( and ) was also confirmed in soil samples, leaves, grape berries, and fresh grape must. The study confirmed the reduction in the species diversity of the microbiota during the must fermentation process, which resulted in decreases in the concentrations of the monitored biogenic amines in the early stages of the must fermentation process and young wine of the variety Tramín červený.
PubMed: 36230137
DOI: 10.3390/foods11193061 -
Current Research in Food Science 2021This study evaluated the effects of yeast extracts (YE) addition (0 % and 0.25 %, w/v) on the no-volatile and volatile compounds of spent coffee grounds (SCG)...
The potential of spent coffee grounds hydrolysates fermented with and for developing an alcoholic beverage: The yeasts growth and chemical compounds modulation by yeast extracts.
This study evaluated the effects of yeast extracts (YE) addition (0 % and 0.25 %, w/v) on the no-volatile and volatile compounds of spent coffee grounds (SCG) hydrolysates fermented with single-cultures of two non- wine yeasts, and . The added YE improved the growth of both and , especially , resulting in higher ethanol production (1.98 % vs 1.47 %, v/v) by the latter yeast. In addition, the added YE did not impact on most of the alkaloids production regardless of yeast type, while significantly decreasing the contents of chlorogenic, and caffeic acids in SCG hydrolysates fermented with . Furthermore, more odor-active compounds such as acetate esters and 2-phenylethyl alcohol were produced when YE was added, and generated significantly higher amounts of esters compared to that of . Moreover, YE addition showed a more noticeable effect on the fermentation performance of relative to that of . These findings indicated the potential of SCG hydrolysates fermented with evaluated non- yeasts and may expand the applications on utilizing SCG to develop new value-added alcoholic products.
PubMed: 34382007
DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2021.07.004 -
Foods (Basel, Switzerland) Apr 2023Pellicle formation is the most typical characteristic of deteriorating fermented vegetable products. essential oil (PEO) is widely used as a useful natural...
Pellicle formation is the most typical characteristic of deteriorating fermented vegetable products. essential oil (PEO) is widely used as a useful natural preservative. However, few studies have addressed the antifungal activity and mechanism of PEO in pellicle formation microorganisms, and it is still unclear whether it can inhibit pellicle formation and affect its volatile compounds in Sichuan pickles. The current study showed that PEO can inhibit pellicle formation during fermentation of Sichuan pickles as it had significant antifungal activity against the pellicle formation microorganisms SH1 and SH2. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of PEO against SH1 and SH2 was determined to be 0.4 μL/mL, and the minimum fungicidal concentrations (MFCs) were 1.6 μL/mL and 0.8 μL/mL, respectively. The antifungal mechanism was activated as a result of damage to the cell membrane, an increase in the cell permeability, a decrease in the mitochondrial membrane potential, and the inhibition of ATPase activity. Meanwhile, the addition of PEO to Sichuan pickles can enrich the profiles of volatile compounds during fermentation, including limonene, myrcene, 1,8-cineole, linalool, perilla ketone, heptanal, hexanal, α-thujone and β-terpineol and thus improve the overall sensory acceptability. These results indicated that PEO has the potential to be used as a novel food preservative to control pellicle formation in fermented vegetables.
PubMed: 37107388
DOI: 10.3390/foods12081593 -
Foods (Basel, Switzerland) Oct 2019Undesired fermentation of fruit-derived beverages by fungal, yeast and bacterial spoilage organisms are among the major contributors of product losses in the food...
Undesired fermentation of fruit-derived beverages by fungal, yeast and bacterial spoilage organisms are among the major contributors of product losses in the food industry. As an alternative to chemical preservatives, the use of and was assessed for antimicrobial activity against several yeasts () and fungi (, and ) associated with spoilage of fruit and fruit-derived beverages. The antagonistic properties of and were evaluated on cheap solidified medium (grape pomace extract) as well as on fruits (grapes and apples). Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from and deemed to have antimicrobial activit were identified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). A cell suspension of and showed growth inhibition activity against all spoilage microorganisms studied. Direct contact and extracellular VOCs were two of the mechanisms of inhibition. Twenty-five VOCs belonging to the categories of alcohols, organic acids and esters were identified as potential sources for the biocontrol activity observed in this study. This study reports, for the first time, the ability of to inhibit fungal growth and also for to show growth inhibition activity against spoilage organisms ( = 6) in a single study.
PubMed: 31590435
DOI: 10.3390/foods8100454 -
New Microbes and New Infections 2022
PubMed: 36177393
DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2022.101018 -
Food Research International (Ottawa,... Oct 2022This work aimed to evaluate the performance of co-cultivation of potential probiotic yeast and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in producing plant-based fermented beverages....
This work aimed to evaluate the performance of co-cultivation of potential probiotic yeast and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in producing plant-based fermented beverages. The co-culture comprised LAB Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CCMA0743 with the yeasts Pichia kluyveri CCMA 0615, Pichia guilliermondii CCMA 1753 and Debaryomyces hansenii CCMA 1761 separately. The plant substrate was 75 g oat, 175 g sunflower seeds, and 75 g almonds. The viability of microorganisms in the plant-based matrix was evaluated during fermentation, storage at 4 °C, and under simulated gastrointestinal tract (GIT) conditions. Chemical analysis, antioxidant activity, and sensory profile of the beverages were also determined. The three yeasts and the LAB showed counts greater than 6.0 log CFU/mL after fermentation, and the plant-based matrix protected the yeasts during simulated digestion. P. kluyveri and D. hansenii showed higher survival than P. guilliermondii and L. plantarum after exposure to simulated GIT conditions. The pH of the plant-based matrix reduced from approximately 7 to 3.8. Lactic acid was the main organic acid produced during fermentation. In addition, 113 volatile compounds were detected by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), including alcohols, aldehydes, alkanes, alkenes, acids, ester, ether, ketones, phenol, and amides. The beverage sensory profile varied with the co-culture. The co-culture D. hansenii and L. plantarum showed higher antioxidant activity than the other co-culture tested, and the homogeneous texture attribute characterized the beverage produced with this combination. Results show the suitability of tested co-cultures to produce a plant-based fermented beverage and indicate more significant potential for D. hansenii and L. plantarum co-culture as a starter for its functionalization.
Topics: Antioxidants; Coculture Techniques; Fermented Beverages; Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; Lactobacillales; Probiotics; Saccharomyces cerevisiae
PubMed: 36076400
DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111697 -
Mycobiology 2020Citric acid is a commercially valuable organic acid widely used in food, pharmaceutical, and beverage industries. In this study, 260 yeast strains were isolated from...
Citric acid is a commercially valuable organic acid widely used in food, pharmaceutical, and beverage industries. In this study, 260 yeast strains were isolated from soil, bread, juices, and fruits wastes and preliminarily screened using bromocresol green agar plates for their ability to produce organic acids. Overall, 251 yeast isolates showed positive results, with yellow halos surrounding the colonies. Citric acid production by 20 promising isolates was evaluated using both free and immobilized cell techniques. Results showed that citric acid production by immobilized cells (30-40 g/L) was greater than that of freely suspended cells (8-19 g/L). Of the 20 isolates, two (KKU-L42 and KKU-L53) were selected for further analysis based on their citric acid production levels. Immobilized KKU-L42 cells had a higher citric acid production rate (62.5%), while immobilized KKU-L53 cells showed an ∼52.2% increase in citric acid production compared with free cells. The two isolates were accurately identified by amplification and sequence analysis of the 26S rRNA gene D1/D2 domain, with GenBank-based sequence comparison confirming that isolates KKU-L42 and KKU-L53 were and , respectively. Several factors, including fermentation period, pH, temperature, and carbon and nitrogen source, were optimized for enhanced production of citric acid by both isolates. Maximum production was achieved at fermentation period of 5 days at pH 5.0 with glucose as a carbon source by both isolates. The optimum incubation temperature for citric acid production by was 32 °C, with NHCl the best nitrogen source, while maximum citric acid by was observed at 27 °C with (NH) SO as the nitrogen source. Citric acid production was maintained for about four repeated batches over a period of 20 days. Our results suggest that apple and banana wastes are potential sources of novel yeast strains; and which could be used for commercial citric acid production.
PubMed: 32363040
DOI: 10.1080/12298093.2020.1726854 -
Foods (Basel, Switzerland) May 2023Traditional kombucha is a functional tea-based drink that has gained attention as a low or non-alcoholic beverage. The fermentation is conducted by a community of...
Traditional kombucha is a functional tea-based drink that has gained attention as a low or non-alcoholic beverage. The fermentation is conducted by a community of different microorganisms, collectively called SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast) and typically consists of different acetic acid bacteria and fermenting yeast, and in some cases lactic acid bacteria that would convert the sugars into organic acids-mostly acetic acid. In this study, the effect of including a starter culture in a kombucha fermentation was investigated. additions led to a quicker accumulation of acetic acid along with the production of several acetate esters including isoamyl acetate and 2-phenethyl acetate. A subsequent tasting also noted a significant increase in the fruitiness of the kombucha. The significant contribution to the aroma content shows the promise of this yeast in future microbial formulations for kombucha fermentations.
PubMed: 37238757
DOI: 10.3390/foods12101938