Dual Bioconversion Strategy: Synergistic Germination and Lactobacillus Fermentation Engineering for a -Aminobutyric Acid-Enriched Beverage from Brown Rice

Growing demand for plant-based nutraceuticals drives the need for innovative bioprocess- ing strategies. This study developed an integrated approach combining germination and Lactobacillus-mediated fermentation to produce a γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-enriched functional beverage from brown rice. Systematic screening identified an optimal rice culti- var for germination. Sequential enzymatic liquefaction and saccharification were optimized to generate a suitable hydrolysate. Screening of 13...