scholarly journals Traceability of Functional Volatile Compounds Generated on Inoculated Cocoa Fermentation and Its Potential Health Benefits

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 884 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mota-Gutierrez ◽  
Barbosa-Pereira ◽  
Ferrocino ◽  
Cocolin
Keyword(s):  
Microbial Communities ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Chocolate Industry ◽  
Major Interest ◽  
Antioxidant Metabolites ◽  
Food Quality And Safety ◽  
Different Strains ◽  
Cocoa Fermentation

Microbial communities are responsible for the unique functional properties of chocolate. During microbial growth, several antimicrobial and antioxidant metabolites are produced and can influence human wellbeing. In the last decades, the use of starter cultures in cocoa fermentation has been pushed to improve nutritional value, quality, and the overall product safety. However, it must be noted that unpredictable changes in cocoa flavor have been reported between the different strains from the same species used as a starter, causing a loss of desirable notes and flavors. Thus, the importance of an accurate selection of the starter cultures based on the biogenic effect to complement and optimize chocolate quality has become a major interest for the chocolate industry. This paper aimed to review the microbial communities identified from spontaneous cocoa fermentations and focused on the yeast starter strains used in cocoa beans and their sensorial and flavor profile. The potential compounds that could have health-promoting benefits like limonene, benzaldehyde, 2-phenylethanol, 2-methylbutanal, phenylacetaldehyde, and 2-phenylethyl acetate were also evaluated as their presence remained constant after roasting. Further research is needed to highlight the future perspectives of microbial volatile compounds as biomarkers to warrant food quality and safety.

scholarly journals The impact of yeast starter cultures on the microbial communities and volatile compounds in cocoa fermentation and the resulting sensory attributes of chocolate

2015 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 1101-1110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nádia Nara Batista ◽  
Cíntia Lacerda Ramos ◽  
Disney Ribeiro Dias ◽  
Ana Carla Marques Pinheiro ◽  
Rosane Freitas Schwan
Keyword(s):  
Microbial Communities ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Sensory Attributes ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Cocoa Fermentation

scholarly journals Modifications of Phenolic Compounds, Biogenic Amines, and Volatile Compounds in Cabernet Gernishct Wine through Malolactic Fermentation by Lactobacillus plantarum and Oenococcus oeni

Fermentation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Shao-Yang Wang ◽  
Hai-Zhen Zhu ◽  
Yi-Bin Lan ◽  
Ruo-Jin Liu ◽  
Ya-Ran Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Biogenic Amines ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Lactobacillus Plantarum ◽  
Red Wine ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Malolactic Fermentation ◽  
Oenococcus Oeni ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Different Strains

Malolactic fermentation is a vital red wine-making process to enhance the sensory quality. The objective of this study is to elucidate the starter cultures’ role in modifying phenolic compounds, biogenic amines, and volatile compounds after red wine malolactic fermentation. We initiated the malolactic fermentation in Cabernet Gernishct wine by using two Oenococcus oeni and two Lactobacillus plantarum strains. Results showed that after malolactic fermentation, wines experienced a content decrease of total flavanols and total flavonols, accompanied by the accumulation of phenolic acids. The Lactobacillus plantarum strains, compared to Oenococcus oeni, exhibited a prevention against the accumulation of biogenic amines. The malolactic fermentation increased the total esters and modified the aromatic features compared to the unfermented wine. The Lactobacillus plantarum strains retained more aromas than the Oenococcus oeni strains did. Principal component analysis revealed that different strains could distinctly alter the wine characteristics being investigated in this study. These indicated that Lactobacillus plantarum could serve as a better alternative starter for conducting red wine malolactic fermentation.

scholarly journals Profile of Volatile Compounds of On-Farm Fermented and Dried Cocoa Beans Inoculated with Saccharomyces cerevisiae KY794742 and Pichia kudriavzevii KY794725

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 344
Author(s):  
Gilson Celso Albuquerque Chagas Junior ◽  
Nelson Rosa Ferreira ◽  
Eloisa Helena de Aguiar Andrade ◽  
Lidiane Diniz do Nascimento ◽  
Francilia Campos de Siqueira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Multivariate Analyses ◽  
High Capacity ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Cocoa Beans ◽  
Pichia Kudriavzevii ◽  
Fermentative Capacity ◽  
Product Identity ◽  
On Farm

This study aimed to identify the volatile compounds in the fermented and dried cocoa beans conducted with three distinct inoculants of yeast species due to their high fermentative capacity: Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Pichia kudriavzevii, the mixture in equal proportions 1:1 of both species, and a control fermentation (with no inoculum application). Three starter cultures of yeasts, previously isolated and identified in cocoa fermentation in the municipality of Tomé-Açu, Pará state, Brazil. The seeds with pulp were removed manually and placed in wooden boxes for the fermentation process that lasted from 6 to 7 days. On the last day of fermentation, the almonds were packaged properly and placed to dry (36 °C), followed by preparation for the analysis of volatile compounds by GC-MS technique. In addition to the control fermentation, a high capacity for the formation of desirable compounds in chocolate by the inoculants with P. kudriavzevii was observed, which was confirmed through multivariate analyses, classifying these almonds with the highest content of aldehydes, esters, ketones and alcohols and low concentration of off-flavours. We conclude that the addition of mixed culture starter can be an excellent alternative for cocoa producers, suggesting obtaining cocoa beans with desirable characteristics for chocolate production, as well as creating a product identity for the producing region.

scholarly journals Core Fluxome and Metafluxome of Lactic Acid Bacteria under Simulated Cocoa Pulp Fermentation Conditions

2013 ◽  
Vol 79 (18) ◽  
pp. 5670-5681 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philipp Adler ◽  
Christoph Josef Bolten ◽  
Katrin Dohnt ◽  
Carl Erik Hansen ◽  
Christoph Wittmann
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Glycolytic Flux ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Phosphoketolase Pathway ◽  
Labeling Approach ◽  
Cocoa Fermentation

ABSTRACTIn the present work, simulated cocoa fermentation was investigated at the level of metabolic pathway fluxes (fluxome) of lactic acid bacteria (LAB), which are typically found in the microbial consortium known to convert nutrients from the cocoa pulp into organic acids. A comprehensive13C labeling approach allowed to quantify carbon fluxes during simulated cocoa fermentation by (i) parallel13C studies with [13C6]glucose, [1,2-13C2]glucose, and [13C6]fructose, respectively, (ii) gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis of secreted acetate and lactate, (iii) stoichiometric profiling, and (iv) isotopomer modeling for flux calculation. The study of several strains ofL. fermentumandL. plantarumrevealed major differences in their fluxes. TheL. fermentumstrains channeled only a small amount (4 to 6%) of fructose into central metabolism, i.e., the phosphoketolase pathway, whereas onlyL. fermentumNCC 575 used fructose to form mannitol. In contrast,L. plantarumstrains exhibited a high glycolytic flux. All strains differed in acetate flux, which originated from fractions of citrate (25 to 80%) and corresponding amounts of glucose and fructose. Subsequent, metafluxome studies with consortia of differentL. fermentumandL. plantarumstrains indicated a dominant (96%) contribution ofL. fermentumNCC 575 to the overall flux in the microbial community, a scenario that was not observed for the other strains. This highlights the idea that individual LAB strains vary in their metabolic contribution to the overall fermentation process and opens up new routes toward streamlined starter cultures.L. fermentumNCC 575 might be one candidate due to its superior performance in flux activity.

Enumeration of starter cultures in fermented milks

1996 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 151-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid B. Ghoddusi ◽  
Richard K. Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Prussian Blue ◽  
Yeast Extract ◽  
Streptococcus Thermophilus ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Lactobacillus Delbrueckii ◽  
Proteose Peptone ◽  
Different Strains ◽  
Differential Counts

SummarySome media available for the isolation and enumeration of starter cultures employed for the manufacture of cheese, yogurt and bio-yogurt were examined. Reddy's medium or a modification of Elliker's medium was found to be most satisfactory forLactococcusspp., while trypticase phytone yeast (TPY) agar with a mixture of antibiotics proved suitable for the discrete enumeration ofBifidobacteriumspp. The inclusion of Prussian blue (PB) in reinforced clostridial medium or tryptone proteose peptone yeast extract (TPPY) agar gave excellent differential counts for the starter bacteria in yogurt even when the culture was imbalanced, while TPPY (PB) agar allowed the visible separation of all four of the organisms that might be found in a typical bio-yogurt, namelyLactobacillus delbrueckiisubsp.bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus, a,Bifidobacteriumsp. andLb. acidophilus. It was noted that variation among different strains of any given species could change the expected reactions, so for quality control purposes the suggested media may need to be modified to cope with the specific cultures in use.

Research Tools and Methods for the Analysis of Microbiota in Dairy Products

2018 ◽  
pp. 23-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvia Klaubauf ◽  
Frank J. J. Segers
Keyword(s):  
Dna Sequencing ◽  
Production Process ◽  
Microbial Communities ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Direct Pcr ◽  
Culture Independent ◽  
Profiling Techniques ◽  
Tools And Methods ◽  
Culture Dependent

Microorganisms play important roles in dairy products. They can be a source of spoilage, or they promote health or cause diseases. In dairy fermentations, microorganisms are of great importance due to their function as starter cultures and during the production process of dairy products. In order to better understand and improve the process, it is essential to identify the species that are involved and to monitor the development of microbial communities. There are several different approaches for the detection and analysis of the microbiota. The methods can be culture dependent and, for example, make use of morphological and physiological characters or DNA sequencing. Culture-independent methods include direct PCR and qPCR, but also electrophoresis-based profiling techniques as well as metagenomics. Descriptions of relevant methods are provided and their applications are discussed in this chapter.

scholarly journals Design of a method to evaluate yeasts to be used as starter cultures in dry-cured meat products

2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (No. 5) ◽  
pp. 463-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.M. Casado ◽  
J.J. Córdoba ◽  
M.J. Andrade ◽  
M. Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Oleic Acid ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Culture Medium ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Meat Product ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Cured Meat

Some yeasts are involved in flavour development of dry-cured meat products showing a positive impact on the generation of volatile compounds. The aim of this work was to design a method of routine analysis to evaluate the production of volatile compounds by yeasts to be selected as starter cultures. For this purpose, several variations of a minimum culture medium that included free amino acids, oleic acid, and α-ketoglutarate, incubated under similar conditions of water activity and pH as dry-cured meat products, were assayed. In these conditions, the representative yeast strains isolated from a dry-cured meat product were tested. The volatile compounds were analysed using Solid Phase Micro-Extraction and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. In the designed media, the tested yeasts produced volatile compounds involved in flavour development of dry-cured meat products. In addition, all the strains showed the highest production of these volatile compounds in the complete minimum culture medium witch included α-ketoglutarate and oleic acid.

scholarly journals Characterization of Buckwheat Beverages Fermented with Lactic Acid Bacterial Cultures and Bifidobacteria

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1771
Author(s):  
Ewa Kowalska ◽  
Małgorzata Ziarno
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Refrigerated Storage ◽  
Biochemical Activity ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Viable Cells ◽  
Health Promoting

This study aimed to examine the effect of four different industrial starter cultures containing lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and bifidobacteria on selected characteristics of beverages prepared from buckwheat and stored at 4 °C for 28 days. This study included the determination of pH during fermentation and during refrigerated storage, determination of the number of LAB and bifidobacteria, and chromatographic analysis of carbohydrates. This study showed that the tested starter cultures effectively fermented the buckwheat beverage. There was a sufficient number of viable cells in the starter microflora for the obtained beverages to exhibit potential health-promoting properties. Beverages had stable pH values during refrigerated storage. The stored beverages showed changes in the content of selected carbohydrates, which indicates the constant biochemical activity of the present starter microflora. This study provides useful references on the metabolism of LAB in plant-based beverages.

Persistence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Dairy Fermentation Systems

1998 ◽  
Vol 61 (12) ◽  
pp. 1602-1608 ◽  
Author(s):  
SEAN S. DINEEN ◽  
KAZUE TAKEUCHI ◽  
JANE E. SOUDAH ◽  
KATHRYN J. BOOR
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Lactococcus Lactis ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Escherichia Coli O157 ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Lactococcus Lactis Subsp ◽  
Fermented Dairy Products ◽  
Fermented Dairy

We examined (i) the persistence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 as a postpasteurization contaminant in fermented dairy products; (ii) the ability of E. coli O157:H7 strains with and without the general stress regulatory protein, RpoS, to compete with commercial starter cultures in fermentation systems; and (iii) the survival of E. coli O157:H7 in the yogurt production process. In commercial products inoculated with 103 CFU/ml, E. coli O157:H7 was recovered for up to 12 days in yogurt (pH 4.0), 28 days in sour cream (pH 4.3), and at levels >102 CFU/ml at 35 days in buttermilk (pH 4.1). For the starter culture competition trials, the relative inhibition of E. coli O157:H7 in the experimental fermentation systems was, in decreasing order, thermophilic culture mixture, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus R110 alone, Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis D280 alone, Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris D62 alone, and Streptococcus thermophilus C90 alone showing the least inhibition. Recovery of the rpoS mutant was lower than recovery of its wild-type parent by 72 h or earlier in the presence of individual starter cultures. No E. coli O157:H7 were recovered after the curd formation step in yogurt manufactured with milk inoculated with 105 CFU/ml. Our results show that (i) postprocessing entry of E. coli O157:H7 into fermented dairy products represents a potential health hazard; (ii) commercial starter cultures differ in their ability to reduce E. coli O157:H7 CFU numbers in fermentation systems; and (iii) the RpoS protein appears to most effectively contribute to bacterial survival in the presence of conditions that are moderately lethal to the cell.

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