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Journal of Tea Science ›› 2024, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (5): 707-717.doi: 10.13305/j.cnki.jts.2024.05.001

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Review on the Formation Pathway of Kombucha Bacterial Cellulose and Its Application in Efficient Utilization of Tea Waste

XU Qingqing1,3, NIE Qing1,3, LIU Zhusheng2,*, GUO Qing1,3, LIU Zhonghua1,3, CAI Shuxian1,3,*   

  1. 1. National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Changsha 410128, China;
    2. Guangxi Research Institute of Tea Science, Guilin 541004, China;
    3. Key Lab of Education Ministry of Hunan Agricultural University for Tea Science, Changsha 410128, China
  • Received:2024-06-19 Revised:2024-07-22 Online:2024-10-15 Published:2024-11-08

Abstract: Tea waste and summer-autumn tea can be used to produce Kombucha and bacterial cellulose, helping to reduce environmental pollution and resource waste while developing high market value products. Bacterial cellulose, as a highly crystalline and sustainably renewable polysaccharide, has a wide range of potential applications in biomedicine, eco-friendly packaging, textiles, new energy batteries, skincare products, and other fields. This paper reviewed recent research on the applications of bacterial cellulose membranes, focusing on the effects of different fermentation environments and tea types on the quality of bacterial cellulose membranes. It confirmed that adjusting fermentation parameters can produce cellulose with specific crystalline structures. The paper also discussed the role of tea components in the formation of bacterial cellulose membranes and proposed new ideas for improving the yield and quality of Kombucha bacterial cellulose membranes. The health benefits of Kombucha bacterial cellulose membranes and their significant role in sustainable product development were emphasized. The paper highlighted the need for further research to promote their industrial application.

Key words: Kombucha bacterial cellulose, tea waste utilization, biodegradable materials, dietary polysaccharide

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