Time-Dependent Shifts in Microbiota and Metabolites of Yuba under Ambient Storage: implication for Quality Deterioration and Spoilage
Yuba, a protein and lipid rich soybean product, is highly susceptible to spoilage during storage, limiting its shelf life and marketability. This study employed an integrated approach combining 16S rRNA gene sequencing and UPLC-MS/MS untargeted metabolomics to explore the dynamic interactions between shifts in the microbial community and alterations in the metabolite profile of yuba during ambient storage. The investigation covered four different storage durations: 7 days, 50 days, 105 days, and 460 days.