This study demonstrated the possibility of using the combination of
LAB and yeast as starter cultures in the cassava fermentation process.
The co-cultures of yeasts and LAB have the ability to improve the safety
of the product by lowering pH and by producing organic acids (e.g. lactic
and tartaric acids). Although most of the volatile compounds were correlated
with the assays containing single yeasts, some pleasant odors
were correlated with the co-culture fermentations. Therefore, pilotscale
fermentations with the co-cultures that focus on nutritional and
sensory properties should be performed for future development of an
innovative non-dairy functional cassava fermented beverage.