Health benefit of kefir

Nowadays kefir is one of trending topic in the world especially in beverage topic. Kefir can be defined as a fermented milk drink made by the actions of bacteria and yeasts which are contained in kefir grains. Kefir has a unique taste and unique properties. In general, kefir grains contain a relativ...

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Main Authors: Wulansarie, Ria, Fahmiati, Sri
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Anticancer properties
Antiinfectives and antibacterials
Fermentation
Fungicides
Gastrointestinal system
Immune system
Peptides
Polysaccharides
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Summary:Nowadays kefir is one of trending topic in the world especially in beverage topic. Kefir can be defined as a fermented milk drink made by the actions of bacteria and yeasts which are contained in kefir grains. Kefir has a unique taste and unique properties. In general, kefir grains contain a relatively stable and specific microbiota which enclosed in a matrix of polysaccharides and proteins, but the specific populations of individual grains seem to contribute to the characteristics present in kefir product. Peptides and exopolysaccharides, the bioactive properties of kefir are formed during fermentation. Based on in vitro and animal trials, kefir and its constituents have anticarcinogenic, antimutagenic, antiviral and antifungal properties. This article review about kefir and its characteristic, and also the health beneficial effects on human health. The health benefit of kefir discussed in this paper are antimicrobial activity, stimulation of the immune system, anticarcinogenic effects, anti-inflammatory and healing activity, hypocholesterolemic effect, and Impact on the Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT).
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/5.0104110