Effects of inoculation with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum PC170 and Leuconostoc mesenteroides 3R18 on physicochemical characteristics, flavor profile, and microbial community of fermented radish (Raphanus sativus L.)
Yinuo Tian , Zhizhou Chen , Yinghui Su , Haichao Lu , Pingping Sun , Zhanguo Wu , Qianyun Ma , Shuang Gao , Yunping Zhu , Jianlou Mu
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Abstract
Fermented radish is a traditional Asian vegetable product, but spontaneous fermentation (SF) often leads to unstable quality and safety risks. This study compared inoculated fermentation (IF) using Lactiplantibacillus plantarum PC170 and Leuconostoc mesenteroides 3R18 with SF in white radish, analyzing physicochemical properties, flavor profiles, and microbial communities. Results showed that IF accelerated acidification, suppressed nitrite accumulation, improved texture and color stability, enhanced lactic acid, umami/sweet amino acids and terpenes, and reduced undesirable sulfur compounds. IF enriched beneficial Lactiplantibacillus and Leuconostoc while inhibiting harmful Fusarium. This strategy improves the quality, safety and flavor of fermented radish, providing a reliable approach for vegetable fermentation optimization.
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Food Chemistry: X, one of three Open Access companion journals to Food Chemistry, follows the same aims, scope, and peer-review process. It focuses on papers advancing food and biochemistry or analytical methods, prioritizing research novelty. Manuscript evaluation considers novelty, scientific rigor, field advancement, and reader interest. Excluded are studies on food molecular sciences or disease cure/prevention. Topics include food component chemistry, bioactives, processing effects, additives, contaminants, and analytical methods. The journal welcome Analytical Papers addressing food microbiology, sensory aspects, and more, emphasizing new methods with robust validation and applicability to diverse foods or regions.