The Role of Lactic Acid Bacteria in Food Processing and Improving Bioactive Compounds in the Human Body

Authors

  • Nguyen Thi Ngan
  • Nguyen Thi Mai Hanh
  • Nguyen Ai Thach

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64632/jsde.37.2025.608

Keywords:

bioactive compounds, fermentation, lactic acid bacteria (LAB), role

Abstract

Clinical studies have shown that selecting lactic acid-fermented products helped to enhance resistance to intestinal pathogens, stimulate the immune system, and help maintain a balanced intestinal microflora. Some advantages of traditional fermentation are that it was labor-intensive, integrated with rural life, and was a familiar fermentation technology. In addition, lactic acid fermentation was less expensive, and the value of fermented foods was enhanced in trade. From these perspectives, research on new fermentation technologies should be given more attention to the social and economic factors in developing countries.

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2025-10-28

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Nguyen Thi Ngan, Nguyen Thi Mai Hanh, & Nguyen Ai Thach. (2025). The Role of Lactic Acid Bacteria in Food Processing and Improving Bioactive Compounds in the Human Body. Journal of Science and Development Economics, (37), 147–154. https://doi.org/10.64632/jsde.37.2025.608