The Claim
Fermentation with Lactobacillus sanfranciscensis Ls5 significantly degrades α-helical structures in gluten proteins, resulting in a greater reduction in allergenic potential than fermentation with other tested strains.
What the research says
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Fermenting gluten-containing foods with Lactobacillus sanfranciscensis Ls5 breaks down specific protein structures in gluten more effectively than other bacterial strains, leading to a stronger decrease in the ability of those proteins to trigger allergic reactions.
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Fermentation with Lactobacillus sanfranciscensis Ls5 significantly degrades α-helical structures in gluten proteins, which are known to be highly immunogenic, resulting in a more pronounced reduction in allergenic potential compared to other tested strains.
Bacteria in fermented dough release enzymes that cut gluten proteins into smaller pieces, specifically breaking apart the tightly coiled sections that trigger immune reactions. This destruction prevents the immune system from recognizing and reacting to these gluten fragments.
What the research says
1 studyScientists found that a specific bacteria called L. sanfranciscensis Ls5, when used to ferment bread dough, breaks down the parts of gluten that most often trigger allergic reactions in people with celiac disease — better than most other bacteria tested.
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