The metabolic synergisms among fungi can be exploited
through the use of mixed cultures in the solid-state fermentation
process. Thus, this study was conducted with the objective
to investigate and compare the potential bioactivities of rice
bran fermented with two different starter organisms, R. oryzae
and A. oryzae, in single and mixed cultures. In this study, the
antioxidant potential, and organic acid and phenolic acid contents of fermented rice bran extracts were evaluated.
Their skincare-related functionalities were also tested by
evaluating tyrosinase and elastase inhibition activities. These
functional properties of fermented rice bran were assessed with
the aim to evaluate their potential for application in the
cosmeceutical and functional food industries.