Probiotics are live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a
health benefit on the host. Standard culture techniques are commonly used to quantify …

Empiric probiotics are commonly consumed by healthy individuals as means of life quality
improvement and disease prevention. However, evidence of probiotic gut mucosal …

Probiotics are widely prescribed for prevention of antibiotics-associated dysbiosis and
related adverse effects. However, probiotic impact on post-antibiotic reconstitution of the gut …

Probiotics are the largest non-herbal/traditional dietary supplements category worldwide. To
be effective, a probiotic strain must be delivered viable at an adequate dose proven to …

Cross-feeding interactions were studied between selected strains of lactobacilli and/or
bifidobacteria and butyrate-producing colon bacteria that consume lactate but are not able to …

Acetoin, giving a creamy yogurt aroma and buttery taste, exists in cereal vinegar as an
important flavor substance and is mainly produced by the metabolism of Lactobacillus and …

Dairy-based probiotic drinks are widely available for consumers. However, these drinks are
often attributed to lactose and casein intolerance, and associated cholesterol risks. This calls …

The authenticity of probiotic products and fermented foods and beverages that have the
status of protected designation of origin (PDO) or geographical indication (PGI) can be …

Dairy foods represent an important sector of the food market for their nutritional qualities and
their organoleptic characteristics, which are often linked to tradition and to region. These …

Introduction Reliable and accurate methods for probiotic identification and enumeration, at
the strain level plays a major role in confirming product efficacy since probiotic health …