University:
Swansea University
Course:
PM134 | Microbiology
Academic year:

2023
Views:

220

Pages:

2
Author:

Amal J.

Global CulturesFarmentation g an ancient practice used to preserve foodIn traditional fermentation, salt plays a crucial role increatingan environment that is conductive towards good bauteriaand preventing growth of harmful pathogene#Intentional formentation is thought to have firstOccured in the fortile crescent area of the Middle Eastin 6000 BC. Since then vintually every culture has at leadOne formented food : Kinnchi from Korea: chutneys from India;and gani ,formented cassava, from west Africa.Science of ProbioticsProbiotics have been shown to contribute to a proper microbialbalance, which helps to support the immune system and reduceinflammation in the gutProbiotx consumption may help to reduce. complication relatingto the gastrointertinal tract including imitable bowel syndrome(1BS), ulcerative colitis , (nohn's discave, ,and diarhhea Prebioticsprebiotis are not bacteria themselves, but natural; ,non digestiblefood component that helpful bacteria can use as an energy sourceand proliferate from. Prebiotic thus improve digetive health andalso may enhance calcium absorptionSources in foods include bananas whole wheat foods and vigetaticSuch as leeke, asparogue and artichokes).Ex include galacto- oligosacchorida andtrans -galanto - oligosaccharides.ProbioticsHelpful bacteria that naturally occur in the gut that digest andbreakdown food. They give us a boost to the current bauteriaand help to balance gut flora Probiotics can improve gestroIntertinalhealth and immunity as well as prevent specific allergy symptoms.afood sources include- - formented dairy pdts such as Kefir, yogurtand aged cheeses. Non dairy fermented foods that containprobiotics include Kimchi Sawerkiant miso and tempehKefory/YoghwertBoth are fermented milk products. that contain probiotic thfacilitate optimal gut health They differs on the proces