Fermentation and Bioactive Potential of Kombucha and Bee-Derived Compounds for Health and Wellness
A special issue of Fermentation (ISSN 2311-5637). This special issue belongs to the section "Probiotic Strains and Fermentation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 763
Special Issue Editor
Interests: in vitro; probiotic; prebiotic; biomass; natural extracts; microbiota modulation; kombucha; bee products
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The potential of natural fermentation and bioactive substances in obtaining new health supplements has been studied in many forms in the current context. Focusing on the use of kombucha and bee-derived products, this Special Issue seeks to explore their combined impact on general well-being, oxidative stress control, and microbiome modification. Articles should focus on kombucha's bioactive compounds (organic acids, polyphenols, and enzymes) that enhance gut health and lower oxidative damage by different modulation properties. The unique properties of bee products like honey, propolis, royal jelly, and pollen, primarily targeting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and with possible prebiotic and postbiotic value, will be examined. Papers may contain data on how natural products modulate the gut microbiota fingerprint, their effects on the immune system, and reductions in oxidative stress disorders. Further, this Issue will link conventional fermentation data with industry biotechnological applications by advancing the fabrication of natural supplements with a high efficacy. Researchers are invited to present innovative novel ideas for this project.
Prof. Dr. Emanuel Vamanu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- green tea
- postbiotic
- prebiotic
- pollen
- modulation
- in vitro
- antioxidant
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