Overview
Lactic acid bacteria are a group of microorganisms that ferment carbohydrates to produce lactic acid, playing essential roles in food fermentation, preservation, and probiotic applications. Research published in the International Journal of Nutrition examines lactic acid bacteria within diverse nutritional contexts, including their presence and quality in commercial probiotic supplements and beverages available in specific markets, their contribution to traditional fermented foods, and their broader implications for food safety and functional nutrition. Studies have investigated the sensory and nutritional properties of fermented foods such as injera, a traditional flatbread where lactic acid bacteria contribute to fermentation processes that affect mineral content and palatability. The journal has also addressed functional foods more broadly, encompassing probiotic-containing products where lactic acid bacteria serve as active ingredients. Additional research has explored biogenic amines, compounds that can be produced by certain bacterial species during fermentation and have toxicological significance in nutrition. This body of work reflects the multifaceted importance of lactic acid bacteria in food systems, from their beneficial roles in creating nutritious fermented products to quality control considerations in probiotic formulations and potential safety concerns in fermented food production.
Research published in this journal
8 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The Mineral Content and Sensory Properties of Injera Made from the Faba Bean, Sorghum and Tef Flour Blend
Chitin and Chitinases: Biomedical And Environmental Applications of Chitin and its Derivatives
Comparative Study On ‘Dietary Education’ In Japan And Korea: From The Latest Nutritional Knowledge Perspective
Functional Food
Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) Applications in Food Safety–Review
The Role of Biogenic Amines in Nutrition Toxicology: Review
Evaluation of Physicochemical Properties and Mineral Content of some Indigenous Spices Retailed in Ibadan, Nigeria
How this research is being cited
The 8 articles above have been cited 242 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Lactic Acid Bacteria, linking to each citing work.