Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers possess good physicochemical and sensory properties

A recently isolated Lactiplantibacillus (Lpb.) plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain was subjected to developing novel lacto-fermented cucumbers. Changes in the physicochemical and sensory properties of the developed lactic acid bacteria (LAB) co-fermented cucumbers were explored. The results showed that hardne...

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Main Authors: Hsuan-Min Wang, Shwu-Jene Tsai, Jin-Yuarn Lin
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Published: Elsevier 2025-12-01
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description A recently isolated Lactiplantibacillus (Lpb.) plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain was subjected to developing novel lacto-fermented cucumbers. Changes in the physicochemical and sensory properties of the developed lactic acid bacteria (LAB) co-fermented cucumbers were explored. The results showed that hardness, gumminess, and chewiness in Lpb. plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers significantly increased during aging. Total flavonoid content in Lpb. plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers significantly increased compared to spontaneously fermented cucumbers. The lactic acid in the fermented pickling juice markedly increased from 1.81 ± 0.69 mg/mL in the spontaneous fermentation to 6.96 ± 0.17 mg/mL in the Lpb. plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers. The total level of biogenic amines (1.07 ± 0.04 mg NH3 equivalent/g fresh sample) in the Lpb. plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers are estimated to be lower than the risk limit, suggesting the safety of the LAB co-fermented cucumber product. The Lpb. plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers achieved good physicochemical and sensory (6.55 overall acceptance score in a 9-point hedonic test) properties, evidencing the quality and health functions of the aged product. Our results suggest that Lpb. plantarum NCHU-FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers may have great potential for developing as functional foods.
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spelling doaj-art-2af2d8c1d3c447f986390c856eccec752025-08-20T02:36:54ZengElsevierApplied Food Research2772-50222025-12-015210115710.1016/j.afres.2025.101157Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers possess good physicochemical and sensory propertiesHsuan-Min Wang0Shwu-Jene Tsai1Jin-Yuarn Lin2Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, 250 Kuo-Kuang Road, Taichung 40227, TaiwanAgricultural Chemistry Division, Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Taiwan; Corresponding authors.Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, 250 Kuo-Kuang Road, Taichung 40227, Taiwan; Corresponding authors.A recently isolated Lactiplantibacillus (Lpb.) plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain was subjected to developing novel lacto-fermented cucumbers. Changes in the physicochemical and sensory properties of the developed lactic acid bacteria (LAB) co-fermented cucumbers were explored. The results showed that hardness, gumminess, and chewiness in Lpb. plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers significantly increased during aging. Total flavonoid content in Lpb. plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers significantly increased compared to spontaneously fermented cucumbers. The lactic acid in the fermented pickling juice markedly increased from 1.81 ± 0.69 mg/mL in the spontaneous fermentation to 6.96 ± 0.17 mg/mL in the Lpb. plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers. The total level of biogenic amines (1.07 ± 0.04 mg NH3 equivalent/g fresh sample) in the Lpb. plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers are estimated to be lower than the risk limit, suggesting the safety of the LAB co-fermented cucumber product. The Lpb. plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers achieved good physicochemical and sensory (6.55 overall acceptance score in a 9-point hedonic test) properties, evidencing the quality and health functions of the aged product. Our results suggest that Lpb. plantarum NCHU-FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers may have great potential for developing as functional foods.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772502225004627Color differencesLactic acid bacteria co-fermented cucumbersLactiplantibacillus plantarum NCHU–FC1 strainSensory propertiesTextural parameters
spellingShingle Hsuan-Min Wang
Shwu-Jene Tsai
Jin-Yuarn Lin
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers possess good physicochemical and sensory properties
Applied Food Research
Color differences
Lactic acid bacteria co-fermented cucumbers
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain
Sensory properties
Textural parameters
title Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers possess good physicochemical and sensory properties
title_full Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers possess good physicochemical and sensory properties
title_fullStr Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers possess good physicochemical and sensory properties
title_full_unstemmed Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers possess good physicochemical and sensory properties
title_short Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain co-fermented cucumbers possess good physicochemical and sensory properties
title_sort lactiplantibacillus plantarum nchu fc1 strain co fermented cucumbers possess good physicochemical and sensory properties
topic Color differences
Lactic acid bacteria co-fermented cucumbers
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCHU–FC1 strain
Sensory properties
Textural parameters
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772502225004627
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