Fermentation with Bacillus natto and Bifidobacterium improves the functional, physicochemical properties, and taste qualities of coix seed-natto

[Display omitted] •Co-fermentation significantly increased nattokinase activity, reaching 425.00 FU/g.•The co-fermentation natto exhibited higher anti-oxidant activity.•Bifidobacterium and Bacillus natto have a synergistic effect.•Daidzein and daidzin undergo a potential mutual conversion. Coix seed...

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Published inFood research international Vol. 196; p. 115074
Main Authors Zhao, Yongcai, Zhang, Qifeng, He, Laping, Dong, Lidan, Liu, Zhengyu, Wang, Xiao, Li, Cuiqin, Qiao, Shunbin
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2024
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Summary:[Display omitted] •Co-fermentation significantly increased nattokinase activity, reaching 425.00 FU/g.•The co-fermentation natto exhibited higher anti-oxidant activity.•Bifidobacterium and Bacillus natto have a synergistic effect.•Daidzein and daidzin undergo a potential mutual conversion. Coix seed-natto (CS-natto) is a nutritious food rich in various functional components such as nattokinase (NK), and the strains’ fermentation is crucial for enhancing its quality. This work utilized Bacillus natto GUTU09 (B9) and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BLH1 or BLH6 to ferment soybeans that were soaked in a saccharified liquid made from CS, resulting in the preparation of CS-natto, studied the physicochemical and functional characteristics during fermentation, and analyzed the correlation of various indicators. Finally, an electronic tongue analysis was conducted on CS-natto. The results indicated that fermentation significantly increases NK and antioxidant activity in CS-natto, with NK activity in BLH6-B9 natto reaching 425.00 FU/g. Co-fermentation notably enhanced the content and composition of phenolic substances. Furthermore, the study revealed that the organic acid and soy isoflavone content in co-fermentation were significantly higher than in single-strain fermentation. Fermentation could elevate the levels of amino peptide nitrogen and soluble peptides. Additionally, the addition of Bifidobacterium exhibited a synergistic effect on the fermentation of B9 to produce natto. Correlation analysis indicated that Bifidobacterium promoted B9 to produce NK. The BLH1 encouraged the conversion of organic acids. Daidzein and daidzin were positively correlated (P<0.01), suggesting a potential mutual conversion. Finally, electronic tongue analysis indicated that co-fermentation could effectively enhance the taste. The results indicated that CS-natto could serve as an improved dietary supplement offering enhanced quality and more beneficial effects on people’s health.
ISSN:0963-9969
DOI:10.1016/j.foodres.2024.115074