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Encapsulation effectively protected L. rhamnosus against heat treatment and gastrointestinal conditions, and this effect is important in delivering sufficient numbers of viable probiotic bacteria to the gastrointestinal tract.

The effect of different concentrations of Zataria multiflora Boiss. essential oil (EO; 0%, 0.005%, and 0.015%), nisin (0, 0.125, and 0.25 microL/mL), and their combinations on the production of staphylococcal enterotoxin C (SEC) and alpha-hemolysin (alpha-toxin) by Staphylococcus aureus at different inoculation levels (10(3), 10(4), and 10(5) cfu/mL) in brain heart infusion broth during storage at 35 degrees C for up to 43 days was evaluated. The SEC production was significantly (p < 0.05) inhibited and the hemolysis due to alpha-toxin was significantly (p < 0.05) reduced by EO concentration at levels 0.015% and 0.005%, respectively. Significant (p < 0.05) inhibitory effect of EO on SEC production at level 0.005% was observed when it was used in combination with nisin = 0.125 microL/mL. The significant (p < 0.05) synergistic effect of EO = 0.005% and nisin = 0.125 microL/mL was also observed as more reduction of hemolysis due to alpha-toxin than EO = 0.005% alone. Further, EO significantly (p < 0.05) prevented SEC production by S. aureus during the manufacturing process of a traditional Iranian white brined cheese (as a food model) even at its lowest concentration (5 microL/100 mL), in this study.

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The effect of Auricularia auricula aqueous extract (AAE) on the survival of Lactobacillus acidophilus La‐5 and Bifidobacterium bifidum Bb‐12, and on chemical and sensory properties of yogurt was investigated during 28 days of storage at 4°C. The use of 0.05% of AAE improved the survival of L. acidophilus La‐5 and B. bifidum Bb‐12 about 0.35 and 0.58 log CFU/g, respectively. However, AAE in 0.1% concentration enhanced the survival of L. acidophilus La‐5 and B. bifidum Bb‐12 about 0.43 and 0.51 log CFU/g, respectively. Moreover, 0.1% concentration of AAE drastically increased antioxidant activity and total phenolic content to 115.30 mg BHT eq./kg and 1,057.6 mg Gallic acid/kg after 28 days, respectively. Addition of AAE to the yogurt significantly decreased sensorial acceptance while increased syneresis compared to the control group (p < .05). In conclusion, the results of this study showed that addition of AAE improved probiotic protection and functional properties of the yogurt recommending its application in symbiotic yogurt.

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