Fermented Bamboo Extract Production via Lactic Acid Bacteria
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for new applications of bamboo that enhance its value and utilize bamboo materials effectively, particularly in developing technologies related to lactic fermented bamboo powder.
Innovation Solution
A method involving pulverization of bamboo, followed by lactic acid fermentation, and hot water extraction to produce a fermented bamboo extract with immunostimulating properties, which can be used in various products including food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If bamboo is pulverized to increase surface area for fermentation, then fermentation efficiency is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bamboo material is divided into fine particles through pulverization, increasing the surface area for microbial contact and accelerating fermentation. The segmentation of bamboo into small particles enables more efficient utilization of the raw material while maintaining a relatively simple process flow.
Solution Approach 2:
Lactic acid bacteria are introduced in advance to the pulverized bamboo material to initiate fermentation before extraction. This preliminary biological action transforms the raw material into a fermented product rich in immunostimulating components, simplifying subsequent processing steps.
2Productivity
If hot water extraction is used to obtain fermented bamboo extract, then immunostimulating components are efficiently extracted, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The extraction process utilizes hot water at elevated temperatures to enhance the solubility and extraction efficiency of immunostimulating components from the fermented bamboo material. The temperature parameter is optimized to maximize component extraction while managing energy input requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The fermented bamboo material itself serves as the extraction medium through its water-soluble components released during fermentation. The natural biochemical transformations during fermentation pre-prepare the material for efficient water extraction, reducing the need for complex chemical solvents or high-energy processing.
3Reliability
If lactic acid bacteria are used for fermentation, then immunostimulating properties are enhanced, but process time increases
Solution Approach 1:
Lactic acid bacteria are inoculated early in the process onto pulverized bamboo material, allowing fermentation to proceed concurrently with other preparatory steps. This preliminary biological action ensures the development of immunostimulating properties while integrating smoothly into the overall production timeline.
Solution Approach 2:
The fermentation process utilizes controlled temperature and pH conditions optimized for lactic acid bacteria growth, accelerating the fermentation rate. By adjusting these parameters, the process achieves reliable immunostimulating properties in a reduced time frame compared to unoptimized fermentation conditions.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The method produces a fermented bamboo extract that activates innate immune functions, providing preventive effects against infections and tumors, while being safe for use in multiple product forms and efficiently utilizing bamboo materials.
Implementation Method 1
a fermentation step of fermenting the bamboo powder with lactic acid bacteria to obtain a fermented bamboo product
Implementation Method 2
an extraction step of subjecting the fermented bamboo product to hot water extraction to obtain an extract
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AI summary
An object of the present invention is to provide a new application of bamboo based on new functions. A method for producing a fermented bamboo extract comprises a pulverization step of pulverizing bamboo to obtain bamboo powder, a fermentation step of fermenting the bamboo powder with lactic acid bacteria to obtain a fermented bamboo product, and an extraction step of subjecting the fermented bamboo product to hot water extraction to obtain an extract.