Nyiew, Ke-Ying * and Kwong, Phek Jin and Yow, Yoon Yen * (2022) An overview of antimicrobial properties of kombucha. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 21 (2). pp. 1024-1053. ISSN 1541-4337
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Kombucha is a traditional beverage of Manchurian origin, typically made by fermenting sugared black or green tea with the symbiotic consortium of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY). The beverage has gained increasing popularity in recent years, mainly due to its heralded health benefits. The fermentation process of kombucha also results in the production of various bioactive compounds with antimicrobial potential, making it a promising candidate in the exploration of alternative sources of antimicrobial agents, and may be helpful in combating the rising threat of antibiotic resistance. Literature survey performed on Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed revealed the extensive research that has firmly established the antimicrobial activity of kombucha against a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi. This activity could be attributed to the synergistic activities of the microbial species in the kombucha microbiota that led to the synthesis of compounds with antimicrobial properties such as acetic acid and various polyphenols. However, research thus far only involved screening for the antimicrobial activity of kombucha. Therefore, there is still a research gap about the molecular mechanism of the kombucha reaction against specific pathogens and its influence on human health upon consumption. Future research may focus on investigating this aspect. Further characterization of the biological activity of the microbial community in kombucha may also facilitate the discovery of novel antimicrobial compounds, such as bacteriocins produced by the microorganisms.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | SCOBY; antimicrobial; fermented tea; functional beverage; kombucha. |
| Subjects: | Q Science > QK Botany Q Science > QP Physiology Q Science > QR Microbiology R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology |
| Divisions: | Others > Non Sunway Academics Sunway University > School of Medical and Life Sciences [formerly School of Healthcare and Medical Sciences until 2020] > Dept. Biological Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Ms Yong Yee Chan |
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| Date Deposited: | 06 Aug 2024 07:59 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Aug 2024 07:59 |
| URI: | http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/id/eprint/3028 |
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