Shao-Quan Liu’s research while affiliated with National University of Singapore and other places

... The coating can be applied to the surface of packaging films, trays, or containers using methods such as spraying, dipping, or brushing. For instance, a solution containing heat-inactivated probiotic cells can be sprayed onto the inner surface of food packaging films to create a protective layer that inhibits the growth of spoilage bacteria and extends the shelf life of packaged foods (Hua et al., 2022;İncili et al., 2021;Sharafi et al., 2024). This coating technique allows for targeted delivery of bioactive compounds to the food surface, enhancing their effectiveness in preventing microbial contamination. ...

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Postbiotics and parabiotics derived from bacteria and yeast: current trends and future perspectives

... By the co-cultivation of P. freudenreichii and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis, the vitamin B 12 content reached up to 8.93 µg/L in soy whey, whereas in the single-culture fermentation of P. freudenreichii, 5.72 µg/L was detected [47]. The fermentation of solubilised wheat bran with P. freudenreichii resulted in the production of 55 µg/L vitamin B12 through co-fermentation with lactic acid bacteria and yeasts [48]. ...

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Obtaining Novel Vitamin B12 Production Strains Acetobacter malorum HFD 3141 and Acetobacter orientalis HFD 3031 from Home-Fermented Sourdough

... This LAB plays a crucial role in fermenting meat products due to its ability to produce lactic acid and enhance food safety and flavour [32]. Latilactobacillus sakei has also been used to enhance flavour impact in fermented wheat gluten [33], but its application in bread making remains unexplored. ...

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Exploring the Addition of Mango Peel in Functional Semolina Sourdough Bread Production for Sustainable Bio-Reuse

... PPW inoculated with R. oryzae possessed lactate dehydrogenase, pyruvate decarboxylase, and ethanol dehydrogenase, which produced ethanol and lactic acid, although only lactic acid production has been reported previously. Moreover, Alkalbani et al. (2024) used Pichia cecembensis and P. kudriavzevii to prepare fermented date syrup waste (FDSW). FDSW has a significant α-amylase inhibitory effect and antitumor potential as evidenced by significant cytotoxicity against Caco2 and MCF-7 cancer cell lines. ...

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The health benefits of fermented fruits and vegetables and their underlying mechanisms

... Biofilms are structured communities of bacteria encased in a self-produced matrix that adheres to surfaces that protect the bacteria from environmental stresses, including desiccation, antibiotics, and the host immune system [14]. This stable environment enhances bacterial survival and promotes long-term colonization in the gut [26]. ...

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The Impact of Bioactive Molecules from Probiotics on Child Health: A Comprehensive Review

... Ferreira et. al. [136] have explored the use of enzymatic biotransformation in enhancing the chemopreventive potential of orange juice [134]. The authors demonstrated how the enzymatic biotransformation of orange juice polyphenols, using tannase enzyme, could modify their biological activity. ...

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Biotransformation of selected secondary metabolites by Alternaria species and the pharmaceutical, food and agricultural application of biotransformation products

... 36 We need focused studies to confirm if camel milk or its constituents could protect against the adverse effects of infant formula and enterally administered pharmaceuticals. 101 The mechanisms by which camel milk could exert its antioxidant effects may involve optimization of signaling pathways involving ABTS (2,2'-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid), DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl), and FRAP (ferric-reducing antioxidant power). It also induces antioxidant mediators, such as ACE, glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx). ...

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Camel Milk as a Source of Nutrients and Immunogens for Infants

... For the vitamin B 12 analysis, the methodology described in [19] was followed. Briefly, 6 mL of the sample was transferred to a 15-mL centrifuge tube along with 0.1 mL of a 1% KCN solution and 2.5 mL of a 0.4 M sodium acetate (pH 4) solution. ...

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Growth, Substrate, and Metabolite Changes of Probiotic Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis in Soy (Tofu) Whey

... The EPS showed exceptional viscosity and strong cholesterol-lowering abilities. In general, EPSs can be composed of glucose, galactose, mannose, rhamnose, arabinose and other monosaccharides [33]. Different types of microorganisms may have different monosaccharide compositions, which also determine the characteristics and applications of EPSs. ...

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Structure and Properties of Exopolysaccharide Produced by Gluconobacter frateurii and Its Potential Applications

... In recent years, many articles evaluating the effects of the consumption of milk with probiotics or prebiotics on the human GM have been published [14][15][16][17][18]. Similarly, vegetable beverages supplemented with probiotics [19][20][21] or components from milk, such as dairy proteins [22,23], dairy fats [24][25][26], or vegetable proteins from vegetable beverages [27][28][29], were also recently published. ...

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Substitutive Effects of Milk vs. Vegetable Milk on the Human Gut Microbiota and Implications for Human Health