[HTML][HTML] Microbial-based biofortification to mitigate African micronutrients deficiency: A focus on plant-based fermentation as source of B-group vitamins

A Olanbiwoninu, A Greppi, T Awotundun, EA Adebayo… - Food Bioscience, 2023 - Elsevier
Micronutrient deficiency is a form of malnutrition responsible for different metabolic diseases,
widely shared among developing low-and middle-income African countries. While …

Fermented Vegetables: Health Benefits, Defects, and Current Technological Solutions

X Tan, F Cui, D Wang, X Lv, X Li, J Li - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
This review summarizes current studies on fermented vegetables, analyzing the changes in
nutritional components during pickling, the health benefits of fermented vegetables, and …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the microbiome present in fermented indigenous African foods and their potential impact on human health

F Malongane, T Berejena - Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Although there are many ways to maximise the benefits of the microbiome for
one's health, one of the most cost-effective ways is to consume food rich in beneficial …

Valorization of African indigenous leafy vegetables: The role of phyllosphere microbiota

C Misci, E Taskin, F Vaccari, M Dall'Asta… - Food Research …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa, malnutrition occurs in various forms going from micronutrient
deficiency (MND) to severe malnutrition. In this scenario, African indigenous leafy …