As the demand for functional foods increases, research using lactobacilli is being actively conducted. However, it is rare that Raphanus sativus L. is directly fermented into lactobacilli without additives, and in particular, studies on non-juice ferm...
As the demand for functional foods increases, research using lactobacilli is being actively conducted. However, it is rare that Raphanus sativus L. is directly fermented into lactobacilli without additives, and in particular, studies on non-juice fermentation products through mixed fermentation of lactobacilli and yeast are insufficient. In this study, the anti-inflammatory function of the non-juice fermentation product produced through the mixed fermentation of lactobacilli (Leuconostoc mesenteroides) and lactobacilli with yeast (L. mesenteroides + Saccharomyces cerevisiae) was analyzed, and its applicability as a fermentation beverage was evaluated.
The experiment was conducted with three samples, namely, 10% added fermented Radish juice fermented beverage (RJB), Radish juice fermented with L. mesenteroides HL-02 (RJLF), and Radish juice co-fermented with L. mesenteroides HL-02 and S. cerevisiae HS-01 (RJLYF). Cell viability, NO production amount, and secretion of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6, etc. were measured by treating RAW 264.7 mouse macrophages stimulated with LPS. In addition, the physicochemical characteristics such as pH and acidity of the fermentation sample were also analyzed.
As a result, Radish juice co-fermented with L. mesenteroides HL-02 and S. cerevisiae HS-01 (RJLYF) significantly inhibited NO and inflammatory cytokine production (p < 0.05), and showed strong anti-inflammatory activity compared to non-juice dry matter and lactobacilli fermentation dry matter. Therefore, mixed strain fermentation of nonjuice is effective in promoting inflammation-regulated physiological activity, suggesting its potential for application as a functional fermented beverage.