Differential Modulation of Cancer Cell Proliferation by Fermented Plant-Based Beverages: A Comparative Study of Tiger Nut, Carob and Rice Beverages in Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Cells

Fermentation represents a sustainable biotechnological approach for enhancing bioactive properties of plant-based foods, yet its anticancer effects remain underexplored. We eval- uated the antiproliferative activity of fermented (with commercial probiotic lactic acid bacteria consortium) and unfermented plant-based beverages derived from tiger nut, carob, and rice using an in vitro model. Following INFOGEST 2.0 gastrointestinal digestion, bioaccessible fractions were applied to Caco-2...