The selection of potential probiotic strains that possess the physiological capacity of
performing successfully in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is a critical challenge. Probiotic …

A set of simple in vitro tests (identification by species-specific PCR, genetic diversity, phage
sensitivity, growth and viability in milk, resistance to salts and flavor compounds, bacterial …

The increased consumers' interest on the positive role of food in wellbeing and health
underscores the need to determine new probiotic microorganisms. Triggered by the fact that …

International competition within the dairy market and increasing public awareness about the
importance of functional food consumption are providing new challenges for innovation in …

Lactic acid bacteria originated from swine feces and intestines were selected for potential
probiotics based on their bile-salt resistance, low pH tolerance, potential adhesion to …

Probiotics have become highly recognized as supplements for humans and animals
because of their beneficial effects on health and well-being. The present review aims to …

Gastrointestinal tolerance, adhesion to intestinal epithelium and immunomodulation are
critical factors in maintaining probiotic efficacy. Seven different types of fermented milk were …

Breast milk is the main source of nutrition for infants; it contains considerable microflora that
can be transmitted to the infant endogenously or by breastfeeding, and it plays an important …

The use of probiotics for human and animal health is continuously increasing. The probiotics
used in humans commonly come from dairy foods, whereas the sources of probiotics used in …

The past two decades have witnessed a global surge in the application of probiotics as
functional ingredients in food, animal feed, and pharmaceutical products. Among food …