Submerged fermentation improves bioactivity of mulberry fruits and leaves.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Mulberry (Morus spp.) fruits and leaves have been proven to possess nutraceutical properties. Due to its fast and easy growing characteristics, mulberry fruits (MF) and leaves (ML) potentially emerge as a great source of functional foods. This study aims to enhance bioactivities (antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and hypoglycemic activity) of MF and ML via submerged fermentation using bacteria (Lactobacillus plantarum TAR 4), yeast (Baker's yeast and red yeast) and fungi (Tempeh and Tapai starter).

Methods

In this study, 25% (mass to volume ratio) of MF and ML were fermented (48 h) with 1% (mass to volume ratio) of different microbial cultures, respectively. Effects of different fermentations on MF and ML were determined based on the chang

SUBMITTER: Chuah HQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9476717 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature