Publications by authors named "Papan Hor"

The present study has been aimed at evaluating the antiobesity, antihyperglycemic, and antidepressive potentials of starter-based rice fermented foods. High-throughput NGS technology has revealed a number of bacterial genera in the prepared fermented rice, such as (29.44%), (16.

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The popularity of traditional fermented food products is based on their healthiness. The addition of a starter brings consistent, desirable, and predictable food changes with improved nutritive, functional, and sensory qualities. The addition of a mixture of plant residues as a starter or source of microbes is an age-old practice to prepare traditional fermented food and beverages, and most of the reported data on traditional foods were based on the analysis of the final product.

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Probiotic bacteria are now becoming an effective natural medicine for alleviating many non-communicable lifestyle-related diseases. The present study was conducted to evaluate the antioxidant and antitoxicant properties of a foodborne probiotic sp. MKK4 and its rice fermented beverage.

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Article Synopsis
  • Khambir is a traditional leavened bread from the Western Himalaya, made using either yeast or buttermilk, and is packed with carbohydrates, protein, dietary fiber, and essential nutrients with low fat and gluten levels.
  • The fermentation process enhances its digestibility and results in a slow glucose release, indicating a favorable glycemic index and nutritious starch content.
  • Research shows that khambir has protective properties against cold-induced gastric ulcers, showcasing its potential health benefits, particularly for those experiencing acute mountain sickness.
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Traditional leavened wheat-based flat bread is a staple food for the high-altitude people of the Western Himalayan region. The health promoting abilities of two types of , yeast added (YAK) and buttermilk added (BAK), were evaluated. A group of microbes like yeast, mold, lactic acid bacteria (LAB), and sp.

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