Time dependent growth pattern study of Lactobacillus spp. and Bifidobacterium spp. in the presence of Tartrazine; an azo dye

Tartrazine is an azo dye that widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industry. It also known to have a potential impact on human health. Reports indicate possible carcinogenic mutagenic effects of dye. Joint expert WHO/ FAO committee additives, Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) defined permissible limits for use tartrazine fermented products, including probiotic drinks, yet finds wide usage as additive. This study demonstrates probable effect tartrazine, at different concentrations Lactic acid bacteria commonly starter cultures probiotics. indicates particular Lactobacillus casei, plantarum, Bifidobacterium bifidum.