This invention discloses a
plant-based compound fermented beverage that naturally enriches γ-
aminobutyric acid (GABA) and possesses
antioxidant functions, along with its preparation method. Addressing the issues of limited functionality and low
utilization rate of
plant active ingredients in existing GABA products, this invention provides an integrated
biotransformation method. Using a variety of plants such as yam,
gastrodia elata,
kudzu root, and poria cocos as raw materials, and after specific proportions, a two-stage synergistic
fermentation process is employed: aerobic
fermentation with *
Kluyveromyces martensii* followed by anaerobic
fermentation with compound
lactic acid bacteria. The fermentation endpoint is precisely controlled using
alcohol content and pH values as indicators. This method can simultaneously and efficiently convert and enrich precursor substances in the raw materials into various active substances such as GABA, flavonoids, and
phenols. The fermented beverage product prepared by this invention shows significantly higher GABA, total
flavonoid content, and SOD activity compared to the raw materials. The components work synergistically, exhibiting both sleep-aiding potential and
antioxidant functions, without the addition of additional functional substances, thus meeting the market demand for high-end natural functional beverages.