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However, plant proteins have been demonstrated to exhibit reduced bioavailability as a consequence of high concentrations of anti-nutritional factors (ANFs) and complex protein structures, leading to incompletely digested protein reaching the colon. This undigested protein undergoes microbial putrefaction, generating metabolites like ammonia, phenols, and hydrogen sulfide that are potentially associated with inflammation, gut barrier dysfunction, and chronic diseases. Literature searches utilizing tools such as Google Scholar and PubMed were performed with identifying relevant work in both putrefaction and fermentation, to highlight gaps for future research. There is evidence that including a microbial fermentation step in the processing of plant proteins can degrade ANFs, hydrolyze protein structure, and increase free amino acids, thereby improving upper gastrointestinal digestibility. The application of fermentation strategies can address both nutritional and safety challenges by pre-digesting proteins and enriching functional metabolites such as SCFAs and polyphenols. However, gaps persist in understanding many elements of fermentation of plant proteins including microbial consortia optimization, <jats:italic>in vivo<\/jats:italic> impacts, and long-term health outcomes. 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