Publications by authors named "R Di Cagno"

Bread industry generates significant amounts of by-products which are discarded every day with relevant economic and environmental repercussions, despite they still contain high concentrations of potentially exploitable nutrients. Aiming to develop new sustainable solutions, this study explored the synergistic application of enzymatic treatment and sourdough fermentation to re-cycle industrial bread by-products for new sourdough bread making. Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SD69.

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Excessive sugar consumption in young people, who are the major consumers of sugary drinks, combined with limited physical activity, is an important determinant of obesity. Despite their natural appeal, fruit juices have a similar sugar content to that of sugary drinks and once metabolized, they may induce the same biological response. This study aimed to verify whether fermentation processes can make juice consumption healthier and whether reduced-sugar juices have a specific impact on intestinal function.

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This study investigated the development of hybrid cheese analogues (HCA) made with fermented brewery side-stream ingredients (spent yeast and malt rootlets) and dairy milk. Different percentages of side-stream flours (3.5%, 5%, and 7.

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This review delves into the intricate traits of microbial communities encountered in spontaneously fermented foods (SFF), contributing to resistance, resilience, and functionality drivers. Traits of SFF microbiomes comprise of fluctuations in community composition, genetic stability, and condition-specific phenotypes. Synthetic microbial communities (SMCs) serve as a portal for mechanistic insights and strategic re-programming of microbial communities.

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This study explored the impact of starter-assisted fermentation on apple blossoms to enhance their potential as a source of antioxidant and antifungal molecules. PL22 and GY1 were chosen as starters owing to their origin and promising ability to modify plant secondary metabolites. An initial assessment through microbiological and physicochemical analyses showed superior outcomes for starter-assisted fermentation compared to the spontaneous process.

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