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The aim is to assess the microbial diversity and antifungal properties of bacteria isolated from Vietnamese fermented cocoa beans.

August 9, 2026Applied BiosciencesOpen Access

Microbial Diversity and Antifungal Potential of Lactic Acid and Acetic Acid Bacteria from Vietnamese Fermented Cocoa Beans

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TNTien Cuong NguyenHuman Sciences Research Council TDThuy Hang DamHanoi University of Science and Technology THThi Thao HoangHanoi University of Science and Technology

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Randomized trial evaluates antifungal potential of indigenous bacteria in Vietnamese cocoa fermentation, suggesting applications for food preservation.

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The aim is to assess the microbial diversity and antifungal properties of bacteria isolated from Vietnamese fermented cocoa beans.
Bacteria were isolated from cocoa beans collected from three regions during different fermentation stages.
Identification was done using 16S rRNA gene sequencing, identifying 22 LAB and 9 AAB strains.
Antifungal activity was evaluated against Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium foetens on agar media and bread.
Four bacterial strains showed 51–100% inhibition of fungal growth after 7 days incubation.
MIC for A. flavus was 640 μL/mL; MFC for F. foetens ranged from 160 to 320 μL/mL.
In breadmaking, selected strains delayed fungal growth by 1–2 days.

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Nguyen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a782d4e2e1896536c840494 https://doi.org/10.3390/applbiosci5030068

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Randomized trial evaluates antifungal potential of indigenous bacteria in Vietnamese cocoa fermentation, suggesting applications for food preservation.

Microbial Diversity and Antifungal Potential of Lactic Acid and Acetic Acid Bacteria from Vietnamese Fermented Cocoa Beans

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Microbial Diversity and Antifungal Potential of Lactic Acid and Acetic Acid Bacteria from Vietnamese Fermented Cocoa Beans

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