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ReviewFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Bridging Tradition and Innovation: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis of Turkish Fermented Foods.

Özge Kahraman Ilıkkan, Elif Şeyma Bağdat, Remziye Yılmaz, Bülent Çetin, Ahmet Hilmi Çon, Hüseyin Erten, Mehmet Yekta Göksungur, Ömer Şimşek

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Review in Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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8 authors.

Özge Kahraman IlıkkanFood Quality Control and Analysis Programme, Department of Food Processing, Kahramankazan Vocational School, Başkent University, Ankara 06800, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0001-5843-6868
Elif Şeyma BağdatFood Technology Programme, Department of Food Processing, Kahramankazan Vocational School, Başkent University, Ankara 06800, Türkiye.
Remziye YılmazInternational Food Biosafety and Biotechnology Research and Extension Center (IFBBC), Beytepe Campus, Hacettepe University, Ankara 06800, Türkiye.
Bülent ÇetinFaculty of Agriculture, Department of Food Engineering, Atatürk University, Erzurum 25030, Türkiye.
Ahmet Hilmi ÇonDepartment of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun 55270, Türkiye.
Hüseyin ErtenDepartment of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Çukurova University, Adana 01250, Türkiye.
Mehmet Yekta GöksungurDepartment of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, Izmir 35040, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0002-5166-6561
Ömer ŞimşekDepartment of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul 34349, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0003-0624-9352

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTraditional fermented foods from Türkiye are integral components of the nation's culinary heritage, reflecting a remarkable diversity shaped by local practices and ecosystems. These products embody region-specific microbial communities, often conceptualized as a "microbial terroir," which influence their sensory qualities, nutritional value, and health-promoting properties.

methodsThis study followed the PRISMA 2020 guidelines and included a systematic review and bibliometric analysis. A structured search was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) on 15 January 2025 using predefined keywords related to Turkish fermented foods and fermentation processes. Records were screened based on language (English or Turkish) and document type (articles, reviews, book chapters, and early access). A total of 1464 studies met the eligibility criteria, reflecting a 2.81% annual growth rate and a 12.7% international co-authorship rate. Bibliometric analysis was performed using the bibliometrix R package (RStudio 2024.12.1) and the biblioshiny interface.

resultsThe analysis revealed that the diversity of microbial consortia in Turkish fermented foods contributes to their distinctive characteristics, including enhanced nutritional profiles, probiotic potential, and food safety attributes. Emerging studies employing omics technologies-such as next-generation sequencing, metagenomics, and metabolomics-have expanded our understanding of fermentation ecosystems. Additionally, the growing integration of artificial intelligence supports predictive modeling and process optimization for advanced quality control.

conclusionThis synthesis highlights the significant technological, nutritional, and cultural value of Türkiye's traditional fermented foods. Future directions should include omics-based translational research, indigenous starter culture development, and strengthened international collaborations to support sustainable and competitive functional food innovation.

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fermentationfunctional foodsmicrobial terroirtraditional fermented foodsTürkiye (Turkey)

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