RSUSSH 2020

IN20-222 Effect of Dekkera and Komagataeibacter ratio on kombucha quality in different percent of sugar

Presenter: Yupakanit Puangwerakul
Rangsit University, Thailand

Abstract

        Different ratio of yeast (Dekkera bruxellensis) to bacteria (Komagataeibacter intermedius) on kombucha fermentation at different sugar levels were investigated. The results indicated that at the ratio of 1: 1, the growth and metabolic activity of both microorganisms were good at all levels of sugar but the fermentation time were not terminated in 6 days. Kombucha quality at day 6 had alcohol content of 2. 25-4. 83% and acetic acid content of 2. 46- 3. 87% . Changing of Dekkera bruxellensis to Komagataeibacter intermedius ratio as 1:2 made the fermentation completed in 6 days. At all sugar levels for fermentation the final products had acetic acid content of 2. 4- 4. 3 since day 2 of fermentation. It was found that as the fermentation time increased acetic acid content tended to stable at 3% when using sugar content of 10- 14% and stable at 4- 5% when using sugar content of 16- 20% . While the ratio of Dekkera bruxellensis to Komagataeibacter intermedius as 2:1, the fermentation time did not finish in 6 days. At all levels of sugar in this study produced 4% alcohol at day 4 of fermentation and at sugar content of 10- 16% alcohol and acetic acid content were 4.10-4.22% and 3.00-3.25% respectively.

Keywords: Dekkera; Komagataeibacter; Kombucha; Acidity; Bacterial cellulose

Citation format:

Puangwerakul, Y., & Soitongsuk, S.. (2020). Effect of Dekkera and Komagataeibacter ratio on kombucha quality in different percent of sugar. Proceeding in RSU International Research Conference, May 1, 2020. Pathum Thani, Thailand.

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LIVE PRESENTATION ON MAY 1, 2020