Exploring the health benefits of traditionally fermented wax gourd: flavor substances, probiotics, and impact on gut microbiota

Exploring the health benefits of traditionally fermented wax gourd: flavor substances, probiotics, and impact on gut microbiota

BackgroundThe fermented wax gourd, often referred to as “smelly wax gourd,” is a traditional food that undergoes natural fermentation. It’s a staple in eastern China and is recognized as Ningbo’s “city-fermented food.” Characterized by its distinct putrid flavor and soft texture, its safety, nutriti...

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Main Authors: Nannan Wang, Wei Bao, Moussa Gouife, Jiajie Xu, Jiaojiao Han, Chengyang Lu, Tinghong Ming, Jun Zhou, Wenwen Zhang, Xiurong Su
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Subjects:
fermented wax gourd
microbial diversity
flavor substance
gut microbes
traditional food
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2024.1314537/full

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