Letters in applied microbiology
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Lett. Appl. Microbiol. · Nov 2019
Analysis of bacterial diversity during fermentation of Chinese traditional fermented chopped pepper.
Fermented chopped pepper is a widely used ingredient in traditional Chinese cuisine. To improve the quality and solve safety problems during production, it is essential to fully understand the bacterial diversity present during the fermentation process. In this study, the dynamics and diversity of the bacterial community present during the fermentation of chopped pepper were analysed by high-throughput sequencing. ⋯ SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: Fermented chopped pepper is an important ingredient in traditional Chinese foods. As of yet, the bacterial community dynamics that take place during the fermentation of chopped pepper have not been described. In this study, we used high-throughput sequencing to investigate the bacterial community, deepening our understanding of the microbial mechanisms underlying the fermentation of traditional chopped pepper.