A considerable number of strains belonging to different species of Enterococcus are highly
competitive due to their resistance to wide range of pH and temperature. Their …

Enterococci are ubiquitous microorganisms that could be found everywhere; in water, plant,
soil, foods, and gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals. They were previously used as …

The communities of bacteria that reside in the intestinal tract are in constant competition
within this dynamic and densely colonized environment. At homeostasis, the equilibrium that …

Infectious diseases caused by bacteria that can be transmitted via food, livestock and
humans are always a concern to the public, as majority of them may cause severe illnesses …

Innovations in food and drink packaging result mainly from the needs and requirements of
consumers, which are influenced by changing global trends. Antimicrobial and active …

Plantaricin LPL-1, produced by Lactobacillus plantarum LPL-1, is a novel class IIa
bacteriocin with bactericidal activity against foodborne bacteria. The aim of this present …

Camel milk is a rich source of vitamin C, lactic acid bacteria (LAB), beta-caseins and milk
whey proteins, including lactoferrin, lysozyme, lactoperoxidase, alpha-lactalbumin and …

A healthy gut is predominantly occupied by bacteria which play a vital role in nutrition and
health. Any change in normal gut homeostasis imposes gut dysbiosis. So far, efforts have …

Contamination of food products with microorganisms from various sources is a serious
concern as it not only affects the food quality also leads to spoilage and therefore may cause …

Probiotics, known to be live microorganisms, have been shown to improve or restore the gut
microbiota, which in turn has been linked to improved health. It is believed that probiotics are …