Traditional Fermented Foods from Ecuador: A Review with a Focus on Microbial Diversity.
Foods
; 11(13)2022 Jun 23.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-35804670
The development of early civilizations was greatly associated with populations' ability to exploit natural resources. The development of methods for food preservation was one of the pillars for the economy of early societies. In Ecuador, food fermentation significantly contributed to social advances and fermented foods were considered exclusive to the elite or for religious ceremonies. With the advancement of the scientific research on bioprocesses, together with the implementation of novel sequencing tools for the accurate identification of microorganisms, potential health benefits and the formation of flavor and aroma compounds in fermented foods are progressively being described. This review focuses on describing traditional fermented foods from Ecuador, including cacao and coffee as well as less popular fermented foods. It is important to provide new knowledge associated with nutritional and health benefits of the traditional fermented foods.
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MEDLINE
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Ecuador
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Foods
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article
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Equador
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