Exploring the Microbiome and Functional Metabolism of Fermented Camel Milk (Shubat) Using Metagenomics.

ABSTRACT: Shubat is a traditional fermented camel milk drink that originated in Central Asia, with especially deep cultural roots in Kazakhstan. However, systematic studies on the microbial ecology and functional genes of Shubat remain scarce. As a distinctive fer-mented food, its microbial diversity and functional properties have not been fully ex-plored. This study investigates the microbial diversity and functional potential of Shubat by using advanced metagenomic techniques. Its microbial community is mainly composed of bacteria (96.6%), with Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, and Streptococcus being the dominant genera. Functional annotations through EggNOG, KEGG, and CAZy databases highlighted the metabolic versatility of Shubat's microbiota. Key pathways included amino acid and carbohydrate metaboli

SUBMITTER: Zhadyra S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11989172 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature