Probiotic Potential of Traditional Indian Fermented Drinks

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 638-643
Author(s):  
Mahima Maheshwari ◽  
Akshra Gupta ◽  
Smriti Gaur
Keyword(s):  
Health Benefits ◽  
Fermented Foods ◽  
Commercial Development ◽  
Bile Tolerance ◽  
Probiotic Potential ◽  
Acid And Bile Tolerance ◽  
Common Group ◽  
Prevention Of Cancer ◽  
Microbial Strain ◽  
Fermented Products

Probiotics are living microorganisms, which when taken in adequate amount, provide various health benefits by maintaining the balance of bacteria in the intestine. Probiotics are purported to have countless health benefits, some of which include improved digestion, enhanced immunity, prevention of cancer and diabetes. The most common group of probiotics include species of Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Enterococcus. In order to work as an effective probiotic, the microbial strain is expected to exhibit certain desirable characteristics like acid and bile tolerance, antimicrobial activity, adhesion to intestinal epithelium, etc. The fermented products contain a myriad of bacteria, some of which are characterized as probiotics and are responsible for various health benefits associated with the product. The fermented foods and drinks have been consumed in India since time immemorial. The art of fermentation has been a part of the traditional knowledge of India for thousands of years. The use of fermented products is strongly linked to the culture and tradition of India. Some traditional fermented drinks of India having probiotic potential include Koozh, Toddy, Kanji, Hamei and Handia. Further research on the probiotic potential of traditional fermented drinks may pave a path for their medical usage and commercial development.

scholarly journals In Vitro Evaluation of Probiotic Properties of Indigenous Yeasts Isolated from Nigerian Fermented Food Products

2021 ◽  
pp. 75-85
Author(s):  
I. A. Adesokan ◽  
A. I. Sanni ◽  
S. S. Kanwar
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Large Subunit ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Fermented Food ◽  
Adhesive Property ◽  
Fermented Foods ◽  
Probiotic Properties ◽  
Bile Tolerance ◽  
Acid And Bile Tolerance ◽  
Indigenous Yeast

Probiotics are living microbial food supplements which beneficially affect the host by improving the intestinal microbial balance. Before an organism can be designated as probiotic there are certain criteria that must be fulfilled. These include acid and bile tolerance, antimicrobial activity, ability to co-aggregate, hydrophobicity etc. One hundred and eighty one indigenous yeast isolates recovered from various fermented food products of Nigeria were characterized and grouped using phenotypic methods. Forty two selected yeast isolates were identified using molecular method which involved sequencing of D1 and D2 domain of the large subunit of ribosomal DNA. Then nine indigenous Saccharomyces cerevisiae were evaluated for their probiotic characteristics such as acid and bile tolerance, transit in simulated gastric and intestinal juices, autoaggregation and hydrophobicity. Saccharomyces cerevisiae SC10 was included as a positive control. The S. cerevisiae were able to grow in the presence of acidic medium with pH as low as 2 and 3. In the minimum inhibitory concentration test with 0-1% ox bile, all the S. cerevisiae tested were able to grow. The growth for 3% bile tolerance test ranged from 4.81 to 5.35 log cfu/ml. These isolates were able to survive in simulated gastro-intestinal transit. All the yeast isolates exhibited bile salt deconjugation activity against sodium glycodeoxycholate and were able to grow in the presence of all other bile salts investigated. Autoaggregation ability (an adhesive property) of the indigenous yeast isolates ranged from 89.80% for S. cerevisiae BK19 to 99.91% for S. cerevisiae OB03. The native yeast isolates also exhibited high percentage hydrophobicity, another adhesive property of probiotics. The values obtained ranged from 31.62 to 83.45% for isolates AG23A and OB 17. These observations indicate that the native yeast isolates from Nigerian fermented foods have the potential of being use as probiotics for making functional foods.

scholarly journals Molecular identification of native lactic acid bacteria isolated from curd samples with probiotic potential

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 4591-4597
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
Lactobacillus Casei ◽  
Biochemical Study ◽  
Cell Surface Hydrophobicity ◽  
Surface Hydrophobicity ◽  
Fermented Foods ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
Probiotic Potential ◽  
Acid And Bile Tolerance

Fermented foods are high in nutrient content than any other category of foods due to the presence of live microorganisms called probiotics. Its application in manufacturing of dairy foods and role in different types of disease prevention ranks it as the most exuberant. The aim of the present study was to isolate and identify lactic acid bacteria from native curd samples collected from dairy farms of Odisha state of India and explore its probiotic potential. Three morphologically distinct bacterial strains were isolated using MRS agar plates. The biochemical study confirmed that all the isolates were gram-positive. The molecular approaches were used to analyze the taxonomical diversity of isolates. 16 S rRNA sequencing was carried out and the bacterial isolates were taxonomically classified as Lactobacillus sp., Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei with NCBI Gene bank accession number [MG573071], [MG573072] and [MG573073] respectively. Further, the isolated bacterial strains were screened for their acid and bile tolerance competence as a principal criterion for probiotic. Among the isolates Lactobacillus casei (MG573073) was found to be highly tolerant of low pH and bile salts, posed strongest cell surface hydrophobicity of 75%. However, the maximum zone of inhibition was observed against Amoxilline/clavunic acid 44mm. The cell growth was found higher in presence of 2% inulin with cell viability 9.11 log 10 CFU/ml. In conclusion, based on the obtained results, Lactobacillus casei can act as a suitable probiotic candidate.

scholarly journals Eating Fermented: Health Benefits of LAB-Fermented Foods

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2639
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Castellone ◽  
Elena Bancalari ◽  
Josep Rubert ◽  
Monica Gatti ◽  
Erasmo Neviani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Fermented Foods ◽  
Food Fermentation ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Food Digestion ◽  
Available Information ◽  
Fermented Products

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are involved in producing a considerable number of fermented products consumed worldwide. Many of those LAB fermented foods are recognized as beneficial for human health due to probiotic LAB or their metabolites produced during food fermentation or after food digestion. In this review, we aim to gather and discuss available information on the health-related effects of LAB-fermented foods. In particular, we focused on the most widely consumed LAB-fermented foods such as yoghurt, kefir, cheese, and plant-based products such as sauerkrauts and kimchi.

scholarly journals Valorization of pikliz: a spicy meal garnishment in Haitian cuisine

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
James Louis-Jean ◽  
Debbie Sanon ◽  
Kevin Louis-Jean ◽  
Nicole Sanon ◽  
Ruthonce Stvil Louis-Jean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Metabolic Process ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Fermented Foods ◽  
Biochemical Process ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Nutritional Values ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

AbstractThe biochemical process of fermentation (zymology) is widely practical for foods and beverages. This metabolic process involves microorganisms (bacteria) and their enzymes in the preparation and preservation of foods. Many studies have shown that fermented foods and beverages have various documented health benefits to humans, such as being high in vitamin b, and, among other benefits, having atherogenic and anticarcinogenic properties. This communication discusses the significance of fermentation in Haitian cuisine by focusing on pikliz—a spicy fermented meal garnishment that is widely popular among Haitian dishes. This analysis provides relevant information on Haitian cuisine while examining the underlying mechanisms, compositions, properties, nutritional values, and potential health benefits of pikliz. This spicy meal garnishment represents the regional, ethnic, and national identity of Haitians living in Haiti and abroad.

scholarly journals In vitro Screening for Probiotic Potential of Lactobacillus Strains Isolated from Algerian Fermented Products

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-103
Author(s):  
Lamia Mermouri ◽  
Malika Dahmani ◽  
Aicha Bouhafsoun ◽  
Thierry Berges ◽  
Mourad Kacem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Screening ◽  
Probiotic Potential ◽  
Fermented Products

scholarly journals Fermented Foods: Definitions and Characteristics, Impact on the Gut Microbiota and Effects on Gastrointestinal Health and Disease

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1806 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eirini Dimidi ◽  
Selina Rose Cox ◽  
Megan Rossi ◽  
Kevin Whelan
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Fermented Foods ◽  
Lactose Malabsorption ◽  
Gastrointestinal Health ◽  
Sourdough Bread ◽  
Health And Disease ◽  
The Impact

Fermented foods are defined as foods or beverages produced through controlled microbial growth, and the conversion of food components through enzymatic action. In recent years, fermented foods have undergone a surge in popularity, mainly due to their proposed health benefits. The aim of this review is to define and characterise common fermented foods (kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, tempeh, natto, miso, kimchi, sourdough bread), their mechanisms of action (including impact on the microbiota), and the evidence for effects on gastrointestinal health and disease in humans. Putative mechanisms for the impact of fermented foods on health include the potential probiotic effect of their constituent microorganisms, the fermentation-derived production of bioactive peptides, biogenic amines, and conversion of phenolic compounds to biologically active compounds, as well as the reduction of anti-nutrients. Fermented foods that have been tested in at least one randomised controlled trial (RCT) for their gastrointestinal effects were kefir, sauerkraut, natto, and sourdough bread. Despite extensive in vitro studies, there are no RCTs investigating the impact of kombucha, miso, kimchi or tempeh in gastrointestinal health. The most widely investigated fermented food is kefir, with evidence from at least one RCT suggesting beneficial effects in both lactose malabsorption and Helicobacter pylori eradication. In summary, there is very limited clinical evidence for the effectiveness of most fermented foods in gastrointestinal health and disease. Given the convincing in vitro findings, clinical high-quality trials investigating the health benefits of fermented foods are warranted.

Fermented camel milk: A Review on its bio-functional properties

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Divyang Solanki, Subrota Hati
Keyword(s):  
Health Benefits ◽  
Camel Milk ◽  
Angiotensin I ◽  
Ace Inhibitory Activity ◽  
The Public ◽  
Probiotic Potential ◽  
Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme ◽  
The World

Camel milk is a healthy food used in many countries across the world for different health problems since long years. Fermented camel milk is proved to have some health benefits, proved or not, such as hypocholesterolaemic effect, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant activity, angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity, activity against diarrhea, anticancer activity. Camel milk originated lactic cultures also tested for probiotic potential and showed exciting results through in vitro experiments. Nowadays, researchers analyzing these properties with an aim to identify the unknown health benefits and emphasizing on the in vitro, in vivo and in silico experiments to bring out novelty in the market for the public.

scholarly journals Screening of Indigenous Oxalate Degrading Lactic Acid Bacteria from Human Faeces and South Indian Fermented Foods: Assessment of Probiotic Potential

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sivasamy Gomathi ◽  
Ponnusamy Sasikumar ◽  
Kolandaswamy Anbazhagan ◽  
Sundaresan Sasikumar ◽  
Murugan Kavitha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
Lactobacillus Fermentum ◽  
Fermented Foods ◽  
Lactobacillus Salivarius ◽  
Human Faeces ◽  
South Indian ◽  
Rdna Sequencing ◽  
Acid And Bile Tolerance

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have the potential to degrade intestinal oxalate and this is increasingly being studied as a promising probiotic solution to manage kidney stone disease. In this study, oxalate degrading LAB were isolated from human faeces and south Indian fermented foods, subsequently assessed for potential probiotic propertyin vitroandin vivo. Based on preliminary characteristics, 251 out of 673 bacterial isolates were identified as LAB. A total of 17 strains were found to degrade oxalate significantly between 40.38% and 62.90% and were subjected to acid and bile tolerance test. Among them, nine strains exhibited considerable tolerance up to pH 3.0 and at 0.3% bile. These were identified asLactobacillus fermentumandLactobacillus salivariususing 16S rDNA sequencing. Three strains,Lactobacillus fermentumTY5,Lactobacillus fermentumAB1, andLactobacillus salivariusAB11, exhibited good adhesion to HT-29 cells and strong antimicrobial activity. They also conferred resistance to kanamycin, rifampicin, and ampicillin, but were sensitive to chloramphenicol and erythromycin. The faecal recovery rate of these strains was observed as 15.16% (TY5), 6.71% (AB1), and 9.3% (AB11) which indicates the colonization ability. In conclusion, three efficient oxalate degrading LAB were identified and their safety assessments suggest that they may serve as good probiotic candidates for preventing hyperoxaluria.

Perspectives on global fermented foods

2014 ◽  
Vol 116 (11) ◽  
pp. 1767-1787 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surabhi Soni ◽  
Gargi Dey
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Systematic Research ◽  
Fermented Foods ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The World ◽  
Fermented Products

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to outline the present status of various fermented foods and beverages across the globe and reviews on the microbiology and therapeutic effects of fermented foods. Design/methodology/approach – Fermented foods play an important socio-economic role in developing countries as well as making a major contribution to the nutrition requirements of natural populations. These foods have attracted attention all over the world as foods that might promote longevity. The approach is based on observations of online research with respect to fermented foods and their origins, analysis of research papers in journals and systematic research on the microbiology and health benefits of fermented products. Findings – In general, traditional fermented foods produced with indigenous practices throughout the world are made under primitive conditions, which result in low yield and poor quality. But since, these foods are not only traditional but also functional foods. They are experiencing a burst of popularity as health foods worldwide. The raw materials traditionally used for fermentation are as diverse as: fruits, cereals, vegetables, milk, meat, and fish. It is possible to obtain a large variety of different food products by selecting different raw materials, starter cultures, and fermentation conditions. Originality/value – The paper offers a holistic view that would guide a reader to identify various fermented products and enlighten them about their therapeutic properties.

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