Isolation of newer probiotic microorganisms from unconventional sources

Abstract

Probiotics are live microbes in the form of dried or fermented cells that are highly beneficial for human health. The food industry has been revolutionised due to introduction of potential probiotic organisms in a varied formulations derived from mostly dairy products. Isolation of probiotic microbes from unexplored non-dairy sources is gaining attention these days. In the present study, six potential probiotic isolates from non-dairy sources were obtained that are also biocompatible with each other. Out of these, five isolates were gram positive rod shaped and one was gram negative rod shaped. These isolates were able to grow in presence of lysozyme, low pH and bile salts with good adherence ability. The market for probiotic microorganisms from unconventional products is accelerating to deal with lactose intolerant people. These probiotic attribute studies revealed their potential to be exploited at industrial scale.

Lactobacillus Species as Probiotics: Isolation Sources and Health Benefits

“…They can be helpful for the host by enhancing the intestinal microbial balance in the gastrointestinal tract, strengthening the epithelial barrier, and improving mucosal immunity. 4,5 In addition, boost-up the immune system and its own antagonistic activity against many pathogens by producing antimicrobial compounds such as bacteriocins. 6,7 Probiotics can prevent and heal many health issues and diseases including decreasing liver lipids concentrations, 8 common cold, Fever blisters, Lyme disease, improving the general digestion problems, 9 constipation, 10 cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, 11 allergic diseases, 12 Helicobacter pylori infection, 13 and even relief of anxiety and depression.…”