What You Need to Know
Lactobacillus plantarum hydrolyzes aflatoxin B1 into less toxic metabolites via lactonase activity; Bacillus subtilis secretes laccase that oxidizes phenolic pesticide residues to non‑toxic phenolic acids; Saccharomyces cerevisiae binds heavy metals through β‑glucan cell walls forming stable complexes; co‑fermentation with Lactobacillus spp. suppresses nitrosamine formation by competing for precursors and lowering pH.
The Science
Primary Reaction
Enzymatic hydrolysis, oxidation, adsorption, and precursor competition