Abstract:The fermentation process of Polygonatum sibiricum–Rosa roxburghii Tratt enzyme was optimized, and its functional components, antioxidant activity, and in vitro digestive characteristics were evaluated, with the aim of providing a reference for the development of homology of medicine and food products. Using Polygonatum sibiricum and Rosa roxburghii Tratt as raw materials and yeast and lactic acid bacteria as fermentation strains, optimization of time, temperature, inoculation amount, and sugar content was performed through single-factor and response surface methodology, with total phenolic content and sensory score as comprehensive indicators. Under the optimal conditions, the enzyme and its freeze-dried powder were prepared. Total acid, total phenols, total sugar, total flavonoids, pH value, and SOD enzyme activity were measured. The scavenging rates of DPPH·, ABTS·, ·OH, and O??· were determined. In vitro simulated digestion analysis was conducted on the freeze-dried powder. The optimal process parameters were determined as follows: time 66 h, temperature 34 °C, inoculation amount 4.8%, and sugar content 4%. Under these conditions, the enzyme had a sensory score of 93, total acid of 8.64 g/100mL, total phenols of 1.00 mg·mL-1, total sugar of 1.12 mg/100mL, total flavonoids of 0.072 mg·mL-1, and a pH of 3.12. SOD activity was 83.67 U·mL-1. The scavenging rates for DPPH·, ABTS·, ·OH, and O??· were 50.85%, 78.96%, 81.48%, and 77.12%, respectively, indicating significantly enhanced antioxidant activity.The freeze-dried powder exhibited total acid of 9.36 g/100mL, total phenols of 1.75 mg·mL-1, and total sugar of 3.15 mg/100mL, which complied with the industry standard (QB/T 5760-2023). In vitro digestion revealed that the total flavonoid content increased by 56.29% during gastric digestion and by 42.85% during intestinal digestion.This study successfully optimized the fermentation process for Polygonatum sibiricum–Rosa roxburghii Tratt enzyme. The product was rich in functional components, exhibited significantly enhanced antioxidant activity, and provides a basis for developing functional products from medicinal and edible homologous plants.