Metagenomic insights into traditional fermentation of rice-based beverages among ethnic tribes in southern Assam, Northeast India.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Traditional fermented foods have long been recognized for their numerous health benefits along with their potential to aid in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. These fermented foods have been shown to promote gut health and contribute to a longer, healthier life.

Methods

The high-throughput sequencing using the Illumina MiSeq platform was employed to investigate the microbiome communities of rice-based fermented beverages consumed by ethnic tribes in Southern Assam, namely Zeme Naga, Dimasa Kachari, Hmar, Karbi and Tea tribes.

Results

The fermented rice-based beverages were highly predominated by Firmicutes, Bacteroides, Proteobacteria, and Actinobacteria exhibiting the highest relative abundance across all tribes. At genus level,

SUBMITTER: Yumnam H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11459095 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature