Effect of malting and fermentation on antinutrients,and total and extractable minerals of high and low phytate corn genotypes

Two corn genotypes, Var‐113 (high phytate) and TL‐98B‐6225‐9 × TL617 (low phytate), were germinated for 6 days. The germinated grains were dried and milled. A mixture of 5% malt and 95% corn flour was fermented for 14 days. Phytic acid and polyphenol contents and hydrochloric acid (HCl) extractability of minerals from the fermented flours were determined at the intervals of 2 days during fermentation. Phytic acid and polyphenol contents decreased significantly (P ≤ 0.05) with an increase in fermentation time, with a concomitant increase in HCl‐extractable minerals. For both genotypes, the major mineral content was increased, while that of trace minerals was increased but at slow rate with fermentation time. When the grains were fermented for 14 days, TL‐98B‐6225‐9 × TL617 genotype had higher extractable calcium and Var‐113 had higher extractable phosphorus, whereas iron and manganese recorded high extractability levels in Var‐113. There was good correlation between phytate and polyphenol level reduction and the increment in extractable minerals with fermentation time.     

Influence of grain quality characteristics and basic processing technologies on the mineral and antinutrient contents of iron and zinc biofortified open-pollinated variety and hybrid-type pearl millet

The present study aimed at determining whether mineral biofortified pearl millets will continue to maintain significantly higher iron and zinc contents after processing, and the effects of decortication, steeping/fermentation and parboiling on mineral, phytate and total phenolic contents in eight varieties of pearl millets (two biofortified hybrids, Dhanashakti and ICMH 1201, five improved varieties with high iron content and one traditional variety) were also investigated. The hybrids showed higher iron and zinc contents after processing compared to the improved varieties, for example, 17–51% and 10–26% higher iron and zinc contents, respectively, after steeping/fermentation followed by decortication compared to the best varieties. Phytate:mineral ratios also indicated that iron bioavailability was higher in the hybrids after processing, several times above the critical 1:1 ratio. Across all the types, iron content after processing was positively correlated (P ≤ 0.05) with high kernel weight, large kernels, and high fat content, and zinc content was positively correlated with high fat content. These kernel characteristics should aid in the selection of high iron and zinc pearl millet types.     

Effect of rabadi fermentation of barley on HCl-extractability of minerals

Rabadi fermentation of raw (freshly ground) as well as autoclaved barley flour at 30, 35, and 40°C for 6, 12, 18, 24, and 48 h brought about a significant increase in HCl-extractability of iron, copper, zinc, manganese, calcium, and phosphorus; longer periods and higher fermentation temperatures increased HCl-extractability. Increased non-phytate phosphorus and inorganic phosphorus in the fermented product, with a corresponding decrease in phytate phosphorus, was maximum at 40°C for 48 h and minimum at 30°C for 6 h. The level of phytic acid was significantly negatively correlated with HCl-extractability of minerals in the fermented products.     

自然发酵小米菌株的筛选及发酵特性研究

为了探究发酵对小米淀粉消化特性的影响,从小米自然发酵液中分离纯化出四株不同菌株,经体外模拟消化实验以淀粉消化率为指标筛选出乳酸片球菌为优势发酵菌种,通过对发酵方式、菌液接种量、发酵温度和发酵时间进行优化得出最佳发酵条件为纯种发酵,每15 g小米接种2 mL菌液,在40℃发酵72 h,在此条件下小米中抗性淀粉显著增加,为67.90%,远高于同等条件自然发酵的28.71%。     

Effect of food processing of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) IKMP‐5 on the level of phenolics,phytate, iron and zinc

Pearl millet is consumed as a staple food in semi‐arid tropical regions. With a view to upgrading the micronutrient status of pearl millet‐based foods, the effects of single operations and of porridge preparation scenarios on levels and in vitro solubility (IVS) of iron and zinc and mineral complexing factors (phytates: inositol phosphates and phenolic compounds) were tested. Disc milling of grain may add significant iron but this is not necessarily IVS iron. Soaking of grains results in a 25% loss of iron, but also facilitates endogenous phytate degradation, particularly when combined with milling and cooking. Germination and lactic acid fermentation both result in partial phytate degradation. Cooking does not decompose phytates, but results in complex formation of phenolic compounds as measured by a significant reduction in reactive hydroxyl groups. Because of its different distribution in the grain, zinc is generally less affected than iron. Phytate reduction by endogenous phytases is inhibited at low pH as caused by fermentation. Kanwa (alkaline rock salt) could be a functional cooking ingredient as a source of minerals and to react with phenolic substances. The relative IVS of iron was doubled by germination of grain and increased 3‐fold by fermentation of wholemeal slurry. Zinc IVS tended to increase on cooking with kanwa, but decreased in cooked fermented flour. Copyright © 2006 Society of Chemical Industry     

Effects of yeast and bran on phytate degradation and minerals in rice bread

ABSTRACT:  Rice bread is a potential alternative to wheat bread for gluten-sensitive individuals. Incorporation of rice bran into bread made from white rice flour adds flavor but also phytic acid, which can reduce the bioavailability of minerals. Breads with varied amounts of defatted bran and yeast were prepared to determine their effects on the phytate and mineral contents of the bread. A completely randomized factorial design was used with bran levels of 3.7%, 7.3%, and 10.5% of the dry ingredients and yeast levels of 1.6%, 3.2%, and 4.7%. Increasing the amount of bran decreased the phytate degradation from 42% at the lowest level of bran to 10% at the highest, and the amount of yeast had no significant effect. The bran contributed substantial amounts of magnesium, iron, and zinc. Breads with the lowest level of bran had phytate-to-zinc molar ratios between 5 and 10, which suggest medium zinc bioavailability. Rice bread is a tasty and nutritious food that is a good dietary source of minerals for people who cannot tolerate wheat bread.     

不同发酵工艺对酸豆角品质的影响

以新鲜的豆角为原料,采用自然湿法发酵、自然干法发酵、纯种湿法发酵、纯种干法发酵4种发酵方法制作酸豆角,测定在发酵过程中,酸豆角中的pH值、总酸、还原糖、总糖、氨基酸态氮、亚硝酸盐含量的变化规律,分析4种不同发酵工艺对酸豆角品质的影响。结果表明,纯种湿法发酵对酸豆角品质的效果最佳,对还原糖、总糖、氨基酸态氮含量变化没有明显的影响,但提高了发酵速度,亚硝酸盐含量最高为1.44 mg/kg,发酵后期亚硝酸盐含量显著降低,为0.011 5 mg/kg,较其他发酵工艺具有明显的优势。     

强化发酵和传统发酵对米发糕风味的影响

采用接种单一酵母菌(ZSM-001)进行强化发酵和传统发酵制作米发糕,通过气质联用分析米发糕中挥发性成分及氨基酸自动分析仪检测游离氨基酸的组成和含量,并结合质构、感官的测定,研究强化发酵和传统发酵对米发糕风味的影响.结果表明:传统发酵制得的米发糕含32种挥发性成分,以脂类化合物为主,占挥发性物质总量的79.16％,其呈味氨基酸总含量(1 981.79 mg/100 g)显著高于强化发酵制得的米发糕(505.66 mg/100 g),产生的酸味、甜味和苦味氨基酸对滋味贡献更大,尤其是新增的甜味氨基酸对滋味的贡献,赋予传统发酵制得的米发糕酸甜适宜的滋味.     

Acceleration of the fermentation of kenkey, an indigenous fermented maize food of Ghana

Kenkey is a popular staple food of Ghana. It consists of fermented and cooked maize dough, wrapped in leaves. The traditional kenkey-making process is laborious and time consuming (4–6 days). An accelerated option for industrial manufacture of kenkey in sausage casings was developed, which takes approximately 24 h. Hydration of maize to 40% (w/w) moisture content was shortened from 48 to 10 h by pre-cracking the kernels. Fermentation was shortened from 3–4 days to 12 h by incorporating the aflata into the dumpling prior to fermentation, and by using a starter dough. Cooking time and thus energy expenditure was reduced from 2 h to 35 min by changing the dimensions of the kenkey mass from 10–15 cm diameter balls to 6 cm diameter cylinders. Due to the different conditions, yeasts were somewhat more active than in traditional kenkey, resulting in higher ethanol levels. However, these remained low and ethanol had disappeared after cooking. The combination of lactic acid fermentation and cooking resulted in a microbiologically stable product, even after the dumpling had been deliberately contaminated.     

接种与调酸发酵对白菜中亚硝酸盐含量的影响

为探寻腌制菜中亚硝酸盐含量超标的抑制手段,研究了接种和调酸发酵工艺对腌制白菜中亚硝酸盐含量的降低作用。以新鲜白菜为供试材料,采用接种初始浓度为2×10~6CFU/mL的乳酸菌或用0.2mol/L乳酸缓冲液调节发酵初始pH为3.5、4.0、4.5、5.0的发酵工艺,评价二者对其亚硝酸盐含量的降低效果。结果表明,当采用接种发酵工艺时,发酵白菜中硝酸盐含量显著下降,亚硝酸盐含量不超过1mg/kg。调节初始发酵液pH<4.5时,可以抑制发酵过程中亚硝酸盐的产生,使其低于3mg/kg。接种与调酸发酵工艺都能使发酵白菜中亚硝酸盐含量低于国家安全标准,比自然发酵工艺对人体健康更为有利。      

Microbiological and fermentation characteristics of togwa,a Tanzanian fermented food

Selected microbiological and metabolic characteristics of sorghum, maize, millet and maize-sorghum togwa were investigated during natural fermentation for 24 h. The process was predominated by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts. The mesophiles, lactic acid bacteria, and yeasts increased and the Enterobacteriaceae decreased to undetectable levels within 24 h. The isolated microorganisms were tentatively identified as Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus cellobiosus, Pediococcus pentosaceus, Weissella confusa, Issatchenkia orientalis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Candida pelliculosa and Candida tropicalis. The pH decreased from 5.24-5.52 to 3.10-3.34. Maltose increased initially and then decreased, fructose decreased and glucose levels increased during the first 12 h of fermentation. The organic acids detected during fermentation included DL-lactic, succinic, formic, pyruvic, citric, pyroglutamic and uric acid. Lactate was the predominant acid and increased significantly with time. The volatile organic compounds (VOC) detected included acetaldehyde, 2-methyl-propanal, 2-methyl-butanal, 3-methyl-butanal, ethanol, 2-methyl-1-propanol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, diacetyl and acetoin. Ethanol was the predominant VOC and it increased significantly with time.     

Phytic acid and extractable phosphorus of pearl millet flour as affected by natural lactic acid fermentation

Lactic acid fermentation of pearl millet flour decreased its phytic acid content and increased extractable phosphorus. Fermentation at 40 and 50°C for 72 h or longer eliminated phytic acid almost completely; extractable phosphorus was more than doubled. Lower temperatures (20 and 30°C) were less effective. The changes in concentration of phytic acid and extractable phosphorus may be attributed partly to phytase activity inherent in pearl millet flour.     

Effect of pulsed electric field processing on carotenoid extractability of carrot purée

The purpose of this research was to study the effect of electric field strength (0.1–1 kV cm^?1) and frequency (5–75 Hz) during pulsed electric field (PEF) processing on the extractability of carotenoids in carrots, which was examined using different vegetable oils. Increasing electric field strengths up to 1 kV cm^?1 at 5 Hz significantly (P < 0.05) increased the extraction of carotenoids from carrot pomace. Increasing frequency above 10 Hz at 1 kV cm^?1 did not improve the carotenoids extraction. The yield of carotenoids extracted was dependent on the vegetable oils. Sunflower and soya bean oils had the highest carotenoid extractability, and peanut oil was the lowest for carrot pomace treated at 0.6 kV cm^?1 and 5 Hz, but no significant difference was observed among vegetable oils for carrot pomace treated at 50 Hz. This study suggests that PEF can improve the carotenoids extractability of carrots depending on the electric field strength and frequency used.     

Effect of grain source and exogenous phytase on phosphorus digestibility in dairy cows

Two experiments were conducted to determine P digestibility in lactating dairy cows fed corn or barley as grain sources. The first experiment utilized a replicated incomplete 5 × 4 Latin square design with 8 lactating Holstein cows fed diets containing either corn alone or corn in combination with one of 4 barley varieties that differed in chemical composition. Total tract digestibility of P ranged from 11 to 29% for diets containing the barley varieties and was approximately 35% for the corn diet. A second experiment compared P digestibility in cows fed diets containing corn or barley when exogenous phytase was added to the diets. Lactating Holstein cows (n = 16) were arranged in 4 replications of a Latin square with 2 grains (barley or corn), fed separately or with added exogenous phytase (427 phytase units/kg of total mixed ration and 4 periods of 21 d. Phytate P comprised about 50% of the total P (0.46% P) in the total mixed ration. The concentration of serum inorganic P was higher in cows fed diets with exogenous phytase (5.8 vs. 6.5 mg/dL in cows fed barley diets and 5.5 vs 6.0 mg/dL in cows fed corn diets). Using acid detergent lignin as an internal marker, hydrolysis of phytate P was increased by the exogenous phytase, and total P digestibility tended to be increased. In contrast to Experiment 1, in Experiment 2 there was no effect of grain source on P digestibility and total fecal P. Dry matter intake and efficiency of milk production were not affected by exogenous phytase or grain type. Although phytase activity occurs in the rumen, physical properties of the diet and ruminal passage rates may prevent total hydrolysis of phytate in the rumen of lactating cows. Thus, exogenous dietary phytase might improve P digestibility in dairy cows in some dietary situations.     

Effect of fermentation metabolites on rheological and sensory properties of fermented rice noodles

BACKGROUND: Considering the effect of natural fermentation on the textural improvement of fermented rice noodles in China and South Asia, and given the lack of reports concerning the roles of fermentation metabolites (enzymes, organic acids, glucose and maltose), this study aims to determine fermentation metabolites produced during fermentation of raw milled rice grains, and investigate their effects on rheological and sensory properties of rice noodles. RESULTS: α‐Amylase activity was correlated with reducing sugar content significantly in the supernatant during fermentation process (r = 0.76, P < 0.05). Lactic acid was the dominant organic acid produced by fermentation. Protein and lipid content decreased significantly by fermentation. Treating the rice grains with trypsin, lipase or lactic acid could modify the rheological characteristics and improve the sensory properties of rice noodles. Removal of protein and lipid by physical extraction confirmed the results. The residue of glucose and maltose in rice flour weakened the noodle texture. CONCLUSIONS: Fermentation of raw milled rice decreased protein and lipid content, increased the purity of rice starch, and thus improved the texture of fermented rice noodles. The low molecule weight sugars produced during fermentation should be removed for their negative effect on texture. Copyright © 2008 Society of Chemical Industry