A Review on Kombucha Tea—Microbiology,Composition, Fermentation,Beneficial Effects,Toxicity, and Tea Fungus |
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Authors: | Rasu Jayabalan Radomir V Malba?a Eva S Lon?ar Jasmina S Vitas Muthuswamy Sathishkumar |
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Affiliation: | 1. Food Microbiology and Bioprocess Laboratory, Dept. of Life Science, Natl. Inst. of Technology, , Rourkela, 769 008 Odisha, India;2. Univ. of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technology, , 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia;3. R&D Div, Eureka Forbes Ltd, , Haralukunte, Kudlu, Bangalore, 560068 India |
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Abstract: | Fermentation of sugared tea with a symbiotic culture of acetic acid bacteria and yeast (tea fungus) yields kombucha tea which is consumed worldwide for its refreshing and beneficial properties on human health. Important progress has been made in the past decade concerning research findings on kombucha tea and reports claiming that drinking kombucha can prevent various types of cancer and cardiovascular diseases, promote liver functions, and stimulate the immune system. Considering the widespread reports on kombucha, we recognized the need to review and update the research conducted in relation to kombucha tea, its products and tea fungus. Existing reports have suggested that the protective effects of kombucha tea are as good as those of black tea, however, more studies on kombucha tea and its composition are needed before final conclusions can be made. |
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Keywords: | fermentation tea tea fungus kombucha tea Medusomycess gisevii |
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