Progress on Characteristics and Applications of Kombucha Biofilm

Abstract:

Kombucha biofilm is a cellulose biofilm containing the symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, floating on the surface of kombucha beverages. Due to its properties of high water-holding capacity and mechanical strength, good thermal stability, biocompatibility, and degradability, it has a broad application prospect. The authors review the composition and symbiotic relationship of microorganisms in kombucha biofilms, the synthesis mechanism of bacteria cellulose, the structure and properties, and the applications in food technology, medical materials, textile industry, waste water treatment and other fields. The future research and applications of kombucha biofilm are also discussed.