Fermented black tea and its relationship with gut microbiota and obesity: A mini review

Nurul Farhana Nasir and Nurul Elyani Mohamad and Noorjahan Banu Alitheen (2022) Fermented black tea and its relationship with gut microbiota and obesity: A mini review. Fermentation, 8. pp. 1-16.

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Abstract

Fermentation is one of the world’s oldest techniques for food preservation, nutrient enhancement, and alcohol manufacturing. During fermentation, carbohydrates such as glucose and starch are converted into other molecules, such as alcohol and acid, anaerobically through enzymatic action while generating energy for the microorganism or cells involved. Black tea is among the most popular fermented beverages; it is made from the dried tea leaves of the evergreen shrub plant known as Camellia sinensis. The adequate consumption of black tea is beneficial to health as it contains high levels of flavanols, also known as catechins, which act as effective antioxidants and are responsible for protecting the body against the development of illnesses, such as inflammation, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and obesity. The prevalence of obesity is a severe public health concern associated with the incidence of various serious diseases and is now increasing, including in Malaysia. Advances in ‘omic’ research have allowed researchers to identify the pivotal role of the gut microbiota in the development of obesity. This review explores fermented black tea and its correlation with the regulation of the gut microbiota and obesity.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Fermentation, Fermented black tea, Gut microbiota, Obesity
Subjects:	T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP1-1185 Chemical technology
Depositing User:	DG MASNIAH AHMAD -
Date Deposited:	26 Sep 2023 10:14
Last Modified:	26 Sep 2023 10:14
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/37404

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