Lactic acid bacteria as an adjunct starter culture in the development of metabiotic functional turmeric ( Linn.) beverage.

Turmeric () is a highly nutritious rhizomatous herbaceous plant with remarkable chemical composition and biologically active compounds. This study aimed to evaluate the turmeric, ginger and lemon blend as a fermentable substrate by lactic acid bacteria to develop a fermented nondairy beverage. Results showed that turmeric blend (turmeric 2% w/v, ginger 1.