Yeast-derived post-biotics: production technologies, characterization, applications, and future prospects
摘要
Recent research trends indicate that not only probiotics (live microorganisms) play a beneficial role, but the postbiotics (metabolic by-products) produced by these probiotics also exhibit equally important health-promoting attributes. Postbiotics are considered more demanding than probiotics nowadays, owing to their good storage stability and therapeutic effects. Postbiotics have great potential in the food industry due to their rich bioactive profile, including β-glucans, mannoproteins, peptides, and organic acids. Compared with live probiotics, postbiotics do not pose a risk of live bacterial infections and are therefore a safer option for human consumption. This review focuses on the different attributes of yeast derived postbiotics including production, fermentation process, purification and standardization procedures, and chemical composition of postbiotics. It highlights the potential applications of yeast derived postbiotics in different food industries i.e., bakery, beverages, dairy, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. New studies have shown that postbiotics have significant potential as immune boosters, anti-inflammatory agents, and regulators of the intestinal microbiota. They play a role in the prevention and control of gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases. The core objective of this review paper is to describe yeast-based postbiotics, advance extraction methods, their health benefits, and their further uses across various industries to create future opportunities.