Recent advances in synthetic biology and materials science have given rise to a new form of
materials, namely engineered living materials (ELMs), which are composed of living matter …

Non-dairy milk alternatives (or milk analogues) are water extracts of plants and have
become increasingly popular for human nutrition. Over the years, the global market for these …

Background Chinese liquor, a very popular fermented alcoholic beverage with thousands of
years' history in China, though its flavour formation and microbial process have only been …

Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) are biological polymers secreted by microorganisms including
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) to cope with harsh environmental conditions. EPSs are one of the …

Interest in fermented foods is increasing because fermented foods are promising solutions
for more secure food systems with an increased proportion of minimally processed plant …

Recent years have witnessed a growing interest in the role of peptides in animal nutrition.
Chemical, enzymatic, or microbial hydrolysis of proteins in animal by-products or plant …

Metabolic engineering of microorganisms such as Escherichia coli and Saccharomyces
cerevisiae to produce high-value natural metabolites is often done through functional …

The use of Jiuqu as a saccharifying and fermenting starter in the production of fermented
foods is a very old biotechnological process that can be traced back to ancient times. Jiuqu …

Microorganisms grow in concert, both in natural communities and in artificial or synthetic co-
cultures. Positive interactions between associated microbes are paramount to achieve …

Metabolic engineering and synthetic biology have enabled the use of microbial production
platforms for the renewable production of many high-value natural products. Titers and …