Plant flavonoids: Classification, distribution, biosynthesis, and antioxidant activity

N Shen, T Wang, Q Gan, S Liu, L Wang, B Jin - Food chemistry, 2022 - Elsevier
Flavonoids are a group of natural polyphenol substances abundant in vegetables, fruits,
grains, and tea. As plant secondary metabolites, flavonoids play essential roles in many …

[HTML][HTML] A review on plant-based proteins from soybean: Health benefits and soy product development

P Qin, T Wang, Y Luo - Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Proteins are essential to human nutrition and health, and it is crucial for the development of
the human body. While animal proteins are considered to be the primary dietary protein …

Fermented foods: definitions and characteristics, impact on the gut microbiota and effects on gastrointestinal health and disease

E Dimidi, SR Cox, M Rossi, K Whelan - Nutrients, 2019 - mdpi.com
Fermented foods are defined as foods or beverages produced through controlled microbial
growth, and the conversion of food components through enzymatic action. In recent years …

Equol: a bacterial metabolite from the daidzein isoflavone and its presumed beneficial health effects

B Mayo, L Vázquez, AB Flórez - Nutrients, 2019 - mdpi.com
Epidemiological data suggest that regular intake of isoflavones from soy reduces the
incidence of estrogen-dependent and aging-associated disorders, such as menopause …

Fermented foods: An update on evidence-based health benefits and future perspectives

I Diez-Ozaeta, OJ Astiazaran - Food Research International, 2022 - Elsevier
In recent years, an unstoppable trend toward minimally processed foods has increased the
popularity of fermented foods as a beneficial nutritional and functional strategy. Within food …

Traditional fermented soybean products: Processing, flavor formation, nutritional and biological activities

L Liu, X Chen, L Hao, G Zhang, Z Jin, C Li… - Critical Reviews in …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Traditional fermented soybean food has emerged as an important part of people's dietary
structure because of the unique flavors and improved health benefit. During fermentation …

Dietary phenolic compounds: their health benefits and association with the gut microbiota

Y Matsumura, M Kitabatake, S Kayano, T Ito - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Oxidative stress causes various diseases, such as type II diabetes and dyslipidemia, while
antioxidants in foods may prevent a number of diseases and delay aging by exerting their …

Fermentation and the microbial community of Japanese koji and miso: A review

JG Allwood, LT Wakeling, DC Bean - Journal of Food Science, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Miso is a well‐known traditional Japanese fermented food, with a characteristic savory flavor
and aroma, known predominately as the seasoning in miso soup. Miso production involves …

Soybean genetic resources contributing to sustainable protein production

B Guo, L Sun, S Jiang, H Ren, R Sun, Z Wei… - Theoretical and Applied …, 2022 - Springer
Key message Genetic resources contributes to the sustainable protein production in
soybean. Abstract Soybean is an important crop for food, oil, and forage and is the main …

Flavor compounds of traditional fermented bean condiments: Classes, synthesis, and factors involved in flavor formation

Z Que, Y Jin, J Huang, R Zhou, C Wu - Trends in Food Science & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Traditional fermented bean condiments (TFBCs) are widely spread in East
Asian due to their special flavor and have a history of thousands of years. Currently …