Bacteria belonging to the genus Lactobacillus are members of the lactic acid bacteria (LAB),
a broadly defined group characterized by the formation of lactic acid as the sole or main end …

Probiotic ingestion can be recommended as a preventative approach to maintaining the
balance of the intestinal microflora and thereby enhance 'well-being'. Research into the use …

Two antioxidative strains tentatively identified as Lactobacillus fermentum, E-3 and E-18,
were isolated from intestinal microflora of a healthy child. Survival time of these strains in the …

The increasing interest in a healthy diet is stimulating innovative development of novel
scientific products in the food industry. The viable lactic acid bacteria in fermented milk …

The paper lays out the short scientific history and characteristics of the new probiotic
Lactobacillus fermentum strain ME-3 DSM-14241, elaborated according to the regulations of …

Probiotics for aquaculture are generally only selected by their ability to produce
antimicrobial metabolites; however, attachment to intestinal mucus is important in order to …

Human mucus was isolated from faecal samples of newborns, two and six month old infants
and adults. The adhesion to this mucus by the bacteria mentioned below was assessed in …

Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amount,
confer a health benefit on the host. Amongst the many benefits associated with the …

For many of the proposed health effects of probiotic micro-organisms it is desirable that the
organism at least transiently colonises the gastro-intestinal tract. Interaction with the …

Adhesion of 19 Bifidobacterium strains to native maize, potato, oat, and barley starch
granules was examined to investigate links between adhesion and substrate utilization and …