Reliable methods for selective enumeration of probiotic and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are required for improving the functional food quality of probiotics. Various methods were evaluated for selective enumeration of seventeen LAB and probiotic strains. Tested sugars failed to select any species however, improved recovery of total LAB count. The strains were viable and physiologically active wi...

Abstract In this study, lactobacillus acidophilus were encapsulated using whey protein concentrate precipitated utilizing salts (Cacl 2 , Zncl ). The highest efficiency of the encapsulation process by extrusion calcium chloride was 66%, followed zinc 24%. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) examination used to study shape for probiotic. condition similar human stomach conditions, viable numbers ...

The scientific literature on probiotics commences with the Russian Nobel laureate, Elie Metchnikoff, who suggested that ingestion of lactic acid-producing bacteria, such as that found in yoghurt, was a protective factor, enhancing longevity and potentially beneficial in treating digestive diseases.1 Probiotic research is a relatively young, but rapidly expanding field. By mid-2010, there were 7...

Probiotics are live microorganisms which transit the gastrointestinal tract and in doing so benefit the health of the consumer. Therapeutic benefits have led to an increase in the incorporation of probiotic bacteria such as lactobacilli and bifidobacteria in dairy products, especially yoghurts. Microencapsulation enhanced the survival of probiotic cultures compared to free cells in yogurts stor...

In recent years, research into and public interest in probiotics and probiotic foods have risen. Lactobacilli and bifidobacterium are the most commonly used probiotics while yoghurt and kefir are popular foods containing probiotics. Probiotics have been used to manage diarrhoea. Many things cause diarrhoea, including bacterial, viral and protozoal infections, radiation and antibiotic therapy. D...

Several mechanism and non-mechanism-based studies supporting the claim that lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains confer health benefits and play immune-modulatory roles were examined in this review. Probiotic applications of LAB on global burdens such as obesity and type-2 diabetes were discussed as well as the use of yoghurt and ice cream as important vehicles to convey several beneficial LAB st...

One of the most significant groups of probiotic organisms are the lactic acid bacteria, commonly used in fermented dairy products. In this study, cultures were isolated from two infants. After screening for the classic properties of probiotic organisms, four promising isolates were identified as two strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus (P106, P110), strain of Lactobacillus plantarum (P164) and ...

selenium (se) is considered as an essential element for human body. selenized probiotic fermented milk drink (doogh) as a functional beverage to increase se available in body. the predominate sugar, protein and mineral ion of iranian yoghurt drink (doogh) are lactose, casein and calcium, respectively. different levels of  selenium (2.5 – 3- 3,5-  4 and 4.5) is prepared and its suitability based...