Selection of potential lactic acid bacteria from fish intestine of mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) from Lembata Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Abstract

Aims:The aim of this study was to screen lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolates with probiotic properties for tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) from the intestines of mackerel and to analyze its ability to produce hydrolase enzymes (amylase, protease, cellulase and lipase). Methodology and results: Ten samples of mackerel were collected from the Fish Auction Place,