Yeast derived metabolites and their impact on nutritional and bioactive properties of African fermented maize product

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dc.contributor.author Mehlomakulu, Ngwekazi Nwabisa
dc.contributor.author Moyo, Siphosanele Mafa
dc.contributor.author Kayitesi, Eugenie
dc.date.accessioned 2024-05-07T12:27:47Z
dc.date.available 2024-05-07T12:27:47Z
dc.date.issued 2023-02
dc.description DATA AVAILABILITY : The research data is from literature sources. en_US
dc.description.abstract Fermented foods are an integral part of the diet for many communities in Africa. The fermentation of maize is characterized by an improved nutrient content/bioavailability and the presence of bioactive compounds which are largely attributed to the activity of the microbial population mainly lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts. The role of LAB in maize and other cereal fermentations has been extensively studied. However, limited literature is available on the role of yeasts in maize fermentations and resultant nutritional and health promoting properties. This review explores the contribution of yeasts to the nutritional and health properties of fermented maize and other cereal products. Additionally, the proliferation and growth characteristics of dominant yeasts and their derived metabolites are discussed. It is particularly important to comprehend the processes and type of yeasts involved in maize fermentation as an essential step in maize product development. This will facilitate the development of yeast-based starter culture, improve maize fermentation process and provide better understanding of associated nutrition and bioactive properties. en_US
dc.description.department Consumer Science en_US
dc.description.department Food Science en_US
dc.description.librarian hj2024 en_US
dc.description.sdg SDG-02:Zero Hunger en_US
dc.description.sponsorship The National Research Foundation of South Africa. en_US
dc.description.uri https://www.elsevier.com/locate/fbio en_US
dc.identifier.citation Mehlomakulu, N.N., Moyo, S.M. & Kayitesi, E. 2023, 'Yeast derived metabolites and their impact on nutritional and bioactive properties of African fermented maize products', Food Bioscience, vol. 51, art. 102300, pp. 1-8, doi : 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102300. en_US
dc.identifier.issn 2212-4292 (print)
dc.identifier.issn 2212-4306 (online)
dc.identifier.other 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102300
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/2263/95834
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Elsevier en_US
dc.rights © 2022 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Notice : this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Food Bioscience. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. A definitive version was subsequently published in Food Bioscience, vol. 51, art. 102300, pp. 1-8, doi : 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102300. en_US
dc.subject African maize products en_US
dc.subject Bioactive metabolites en_US
dc.subject Yeast en_US
dc.subject Fermentation en_US
dc.subject Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) en_US
dc.subject SDG-02: Zero hunger en_US
dc.title Yeast derived metabolites and their impact on nutritional and bioactive properties of African fermented maize product en_US
dc.type Postprint Article en_US


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