Probiotic Fermentation: Advances in Research on Probiotic Properties and Fermentation Techniques
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 29 January 2026 | Viewed by 364
Special Issue Editors
Interests: probiotics; microorganisms; fermentation; food processing; intestinal flora; metabolism
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Probiotic fermentation has gained significant attention due to its critical role in enhancing food functionality, promoting gut health, and contributing to sustainable food production. Recent advances in microbial genomics, fermentation technology, and bioactivity characterization have expanded our understanding of probiotic strains and their applications. This Special Issue aims to compile cutting-edge research on novel probiotic properties, innovative fermentation techniques, and their implications for food science, nutrition, and biotechnology.
We welcome the submission of original research, reviews, and methodological studies that address challenges and opportunities in probiotic applications alongside the following aims:
- Uncover novel probiotic strains or microbial consortia with enhanced functional properties (e.g., acid tolerance, bile resistance, and prebiotic production).
- Develop innovative fermentation strategies to optimize probiotic viability, metabolic activity, and product quality.
- Elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying probiotic–host interactions, gut microbiota modulation, and health benefits.
- Address translational challenges in scaling probiotic fermentation for industrial applications, including cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
Dr. Peng Du
Prof. Dr. Aili Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- probiotic fermentation
- gut microbiota
- postbiotics
- fermentation technology
- microbial viability
- functional foods
- synbiotics
- industrial biotechnology
- bioactive metabolites
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