From traditional fermented foods to health-focused foods: new opportunities in functional microorganism
As an important component of human dietary culture, the history of traditional fermented foods can be traced to approximately 8 000 BC. The global market size of fermented foods reached $98.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to $130 billion by 2032, with dairy and vegetable products dominati...
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Editorial Department of China Brewing
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Zhongguo niangzao |
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| Summary: | As an important component of human dietary culture, the history of traditional fermented foods can be traced to approximately 8 000 BC. The global market size of fermented foods reached $98.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to $130 billion by 2032, with dairy and vegetable products dominating the market. Some functional microorganisms beneficial to human health have been found in these fermented foods, which play a core role in traditional fermentation foods and endow the foods with unique flavors, textures and nutritional values through fermentation metabolism. The short-chain fatty acids, polyphenols, and bioactive peptides and other active substances produced by metabolism have significant effects in improving intestinal health, enhancing immunity, inhibiting inflammatory responses, promoting nutrient absorption, and regulating metabolism. With the global aging population and rising incidence of chronic diseases, the demand for functional foods has significantly increased, promoting the development and market expansion of related products. In the future, research on functional microorganisms will integrate metagenomics, synthetic biology, and multi-omics technologies to further optimize strains and processes, providing a scientific basis for the development of functional foods and promoting the sustainable development of the health-focused industry. |
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| ISSN: | 0254-5071 |