Comparative Studies of Inhibitory and Antioxidant Activities, and Organic Acids Compositions of Postbiotics Produced by Probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Strains Isolated From Malaysian Foods

Despite inflammation being a protective natural defense against imbalance stressors in the body, chronic inflammation could lead to the deterioration of immune response, low production, and poor performance in livestock as well as severe economic losses to the farmers. Postbiotics produced by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum has been reported recently to be a natural source of antioxidant, promoting growth performance, anti-inflammation, and immune responses. However, the effects of fermentation media on the compositions of L. plantarum postbiotic have not been reported elsewhere. Hence, a comparative study was conducted to compare the volatile compounds, organic acid composition, and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of postbiotics produced by six strains of L. plantarum cultivated by using formulated media and the commercial de Man, Rogosa, and Sharpe (MRS) medium as a control. Postbiotics RG14, RI11, and UL4 produced by using formulated media exhibited higher inhibitory activity against Pediococcus acidilactici 446, Escherichia coli E-30, Salmonella enterica CS3, and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci except for Listeria monocytogenes LS55. As for the antioxidant activity, hydroxyl radical scavenging activity was enhanced in formulated media, whereas reducing power activity was the highest in postbiotic RI11. Three organic acids, namely, acetic acid, caproic acid, and lactic acid, were detected in the postbiotic produced by various L. plantarum strains. The concentration of acetic acid was influenced by the fermentation media, whereas caproic acid was detected as the highest in postbiotic RG11. Lactic acid was the predominant compound detected in all the postbiotics and had the significantly highest concentration in postbiotic RS5 when produced by using the MRS medium. Intermediary and pyrrole compounds were the other main compounds that were detected by using GC-MS. Positive correlations were found between organic acid production and inhibitory activity, as well as antioxidant activity exhibited by postbiotics. In conclusion, the compositions and functional characteristics of postbiotics produced by the six strains of L. plantarum were strain-dependent and affected greatly by the fermentation medium. The effects of postbiotic composition on the functional characteristics of postbiotics were elucidated in this study to warrant their applications as a promising beneficial natural growth promoter for the livestock industry.

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Treatment of Whole-Plant Corn Silage With Lactic Acid Bacteria and Organic Acid Enhances Quality by Elevating Acid Content, Reducing pH, and Inhibiting Undesirable Microorganisms

Frontiers in Microbiology ◽

10.3389/fmicb.2020.593088 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 ◽

Author(s):

Fu-gui Jiang ◽

Hai-jian Cheng ◽

Dong Liu ◽

Chen Wei ◽

Wen-juan An ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Acetic Acid ◽

Lactic Acid ◽

Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽

Organic Acids ◽

Organic Acid ◽

Acid Content ◽

Corn Silage ◽

Fresh Material ◽

Whole Plant ◽

Lactic Acid Content

We investigated the variation in microbial community and fermentation characteristics of whole-plant corn silage after treatment with lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and organic acids. The fresh corn forages were treated with a combination of L. acidophilus and L. plantarum (106 CFU/g fresh material) or a 7:1:2 ratio of formic acid, acetic acid, and propionic acid (6 mL/g fresh material) followed by 45 or 90 days of ensiling. Silages treated with LAB showed increased lactic acid content and decreased pH after 45 days. Although treatment with LAB or organic acids decreased the common and unique operational taxonomic units, indicating a reduction in microbial diversity, the relative abundance of Lactobacillus was elevated after 45 and 90 days compared with control, which was more distinct in the organic acid groups. Moreover, we found higher levels of acetic acid and increased abundance of Acetobacter in silages treated with organic acids whereas undesirable microorganisms such as Klebsiella, Paenibacillus, and Enterobacter were reduced. In summary, the quality of corn silages was improved by LAB or organic acid treatment in which LAB more effectively enhanced lactic acid content and reduced pH while organic acid inhibited the growth of undesirable microorganisms.

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Organic Acid Profile of “Batuan” (Garcinia binucao [Blco] Choisy) Fruit

Annals of Tropical Research ◽

10.32945/atr3923.2017 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 25-33 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Elizabeth Quevedo ◽

Erlinda Dizon ◽

Florinia Merca

Keyword(s):

Acetic Acid ◽

Lactic Acid ◽

Citric Acid ◽

Oxalic Acid ◽

Organic Acids ◽

Organic Acid ◽

Fumaric Acid ◽

Mobile Phase ◽

Fruit Samples ◽

Organic Acid Profile

“Batuan” fruit (Garcinia binucao [Blco.] Choisy), an indigenous acidulant grown in the Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte was analyzed for its organic acid profile at different stages of maturity for the development of potential food and non-food products. The analysis of organic acid content was done using Reverse Phase-High Performance Liquid Chromatography. Organic acids in the dried, powdered “batuan” fruit samples were extracted with the mobile phase (50mM KH2PO4/ H3PO4, pH2.8). The sample extracts and organic acid standards (oxalic acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, citric acid, fumaric acid, lactic acid, acetic acid, and succinic acid) were injected to RP-HPLC under isocratic elution with the mobile phase at a flow rate of 1.0mL min-1 and using UV-vis detection at 210nm. “Batuan” fruit samples contain oxalic acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, citric acid, fumaric acid, succinic acid, acetic acid, lactic acid, and a few unidentified organic acids. Among the organic acids present, citric acid accumulated the highest in the ripe “batuan” fruit; fumaric acid, the least. Results of this study show that “batuan” fruit could be a good natural source of acidulant for food and non-food applications.

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Mitigating the Antimicrobial Activities of Selected Organic Acids and Commercial Sanitizers with Various Neutralizing Agents

Journal of Food Protection ◽

10.4315/0362-028x.jfp-10-447 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 74 (5) ◽

pp. 820-825 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

YOEN JU PARK ◽

JINRU CHEN

Keyword(s):

Escherichia Coli ◽

Acetic Acid ◽

Lactic Acid ◽

Organic Acids ◽

Shiga Toxin ◽

Room Temperature ◽

Sodium Thiosulfate ◽

Antimicrobial Activities ◽

Phosphate Buffered Saline ◽

Lactic Acids

This study was conducted to evaluate the abilities of five neutralizing agents, Dey-Engley (DE) neutralizing broth (single or double strength), morpholinepropanesulfonic acid (MOPS) buffer, phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), and sodium thiosulfate buffer, in mitigating the activities of acetic or lactic acid (2%) and an alkaline or acidic sanitizer (a manufacturer-recommended concentration) againt the cells of Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli (STEC; n = 9). To evaluate the possible toxicity of the neutralizing agents to the STEC cells, each STEC strain was exposed to each of the neutralizing agents at room temperature for 10 min. Neutralizing efficacy was evaluated by placing each STEC strain in a mixture of sanitizer and neutralizer under the same conditions. The neutralizing agents had no detectable toxic effect on the STEC strains. PBS was least effective for neutralizing the activity of selected organic acids and sanitizers. Single-strength DE and sodium thiosulfate neutralized the activity of both acetic and lactic acids. MOPS buffer neutralized the activity of acetic acid and lactic acid against six and five STEC strains, respectively. All neutralizing agents, except double-strength DE broth, had a limited neutralizing effect on the activity of the commercial sanitizers used in the study. The double-strength DE broth effectively neutralized the activity of the two commercial sanitizers with no detectable toxic effects on STEC cells.

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Control of Listeria monocytogenes on Frankfurters with Antimicrobials in the Formulation and by Dipping in Organic Acid Solutions

Journal of Food Protection ◽

10.4315/0362-028x-67.11.2456 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 67 (11) ◽

pp. 2456-2464 ◽

Cited By ~ 66

Author(s):

I. M. BARMPALIA ◽

I. GEORNARAS ◽

K. E. BELK ◽

J. A. SCANGA ◽

P. A. KENDALL ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Acetic Acid ◽

Lactic Acid ◽

Listeria Monocytogenes ◽

Organic Acid ◽

The United States ◽

Acid Solutions ◽

Overall Acceptability ◽

Bactericidal Effects ◽

Yeasts And Molds ◽

And Storage

The antilisterial activity of sodium lactate (SL) and sodium diacetate (SD) was evaluated in a frankfurter formulation and in combination with a dipping treatment into solutions of lactic acid or acetic acid after processing and inoculation. Pork frankfurters were formulated with 1.8% SL or 0.25% SD or combinations of 1.8% SL with 0.25 or 0.125% SD. After processing, frankfurters were inoculated (2 to 3 log CFU/cm2) with a 10-strain composite of Listeria monocytogenes and left undipped or were dipped (2 min) in 2.5% solutions of lactic acid or acetic acid (23 ± 2°C) before vacuum packaging and storage at 10°C for 40 days. Total microbial populations and L. monocytogenes, lactic acid bacteria, and yeasts and molds were enumerated during storage. Sensory evaluations also were carried out on frankfurters treated and/or formulated with effective antimicrobials. The combination of 1.8% SL with 0.25% SD provided complete inhibition of L. monocytogenes growth throughout storage. Dipping in lactic acid or acetic acid reduced initial populations by 0.7 to 2.1 log CFU/cm2, but log CFU/cm2. For samples containing single antimicrobials and dipped in lactic acid or acetic acid, L. monocytogenes growth was completely inhibited or reduced over 12 and 28 days, respectively, whereas final populations were lower (P < 0.05) than those in undipped samples of the same formulations. Bactericidal effects during storage (reductions of 0.6 to 1.0 log CFU/cm2 over 28 to 40 days) were observed in frankfurters containing combinations of SL and SD that were dipped in organic acid solutions. Inclusion of antimicrobials in the formulation and/or dipping the product into organic acid solutions did not affect (P > 0.05) the flavor and overall acceptability of products compared with controls. The results of this study may be valuable to meat processors as they seek approaches for meeting new regulatory requirements in the United States.

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Modification of Hydroxypropyltrimethyl Ammonium Chitosan with Organic Acid: Synthesis, Characterization, and Antioxidant Activity

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym12112460 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (11) ◽

pp. 2460

Author(s):

Yingqi Mi ◽

Wenqiang Tan ◽

Jingjing Zhang ◽

Zhanyong Guo

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Organic Acids ◽

Organic Acid ◽

Radical Scavenging Activity ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Scavenging Activity ◽

Chitosan Derivatives ◽

13C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ◽

Wide Range

A novel and green method for the preparation of chitosan derivatives bearing organic acids was reported in this paper. In order to improve the antioxidant activity of chitosan, eight different hydroxypropyltrimethyl ammonium chitosan derivatives were successfully designed and synthesized via introducing of organic acids onto chitosan by mild and non-toxic ion exchange. The data of Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), 13C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), 1H NMR, and elemental analysis for chitosan derivatives indicated the successful conjugation of organic acid salt with hydroxypropyltrimethyl ammonium chloride chitosan (HACC). Meanwhile, the antioxidant activity of the chitosan derivatives was evaluated in vitro. The results indicated that the chitosan derivatives possessed dramatic enhancements in DPPH-radical scavenging activity, superoxide-radical scavenging activity, hydroxyl radical scavenging ability, and reducing power. Furthermore, the cytotoxicity of the synthesized compounds was investigated in vitro on L929 cells and showed low cytotoxicity. Thus, the enhanced antioxidant property of all novel chitosan products might be a great advantage, while applied in a wide range of applications in the form of antioxidant in biomedical, food, and cosmetic industry.

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Biochemistry of waterlogged soils. Part III: Decomposition of carbohydrates with special reference to formation of organic acids

The Journal of Agricultural Science ◽

10.1017/s0021859600013356 ◽

1929 ◽

Vol 19 (4) ◽

pp. 627-648 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

V. Subrahmanyan

Keyword(s):

Carbon Dioxide ◽

Organic Matter ◽

Acetic Acid ◽

Lactic Acid ◽

Organic Acids ◽

Pyruvic Acid ◽

Soluble Nitrogen ◽

Direct Oxidation ◽

Micro Organisms ◽

Organic Matter Addition

(1) In absence of decomposing organic matter addition of nitrate led to no loss of nitrogen.(2) On addition of small quantities of fermentable matter such as glucose there was (a) rapid depletion of nitrates and oxygen, but no denitrification, and (b) increase in acidity, carbon dioxide and bacteria. The greater part of the soluble nitrogen was assimilated by microorganisms or otherwise converted and the greater part of the added carbohydrate was transformed into lactic, acetic and butyric acids.(3) The organic acids were formed from a variety of carbohydrates. Lactic acid was the first to be observed and appeared to be formed mainly by direct splitting of the sugar. It decomposed readily, forming acetic and butyric acids. Some acetic acid was formed by direct oxidation of lactic acid, with pyruvic acid as the intermediate product. All the acids were, on standing, converted into other forms by micro-organisms.

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Impact of preoperative fecal short chain fatty acids on postoperative infectious complications in esophageal cancer patients

10.21203/rs.2.15259/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Masaaki Motoori ◽

Koji Tanaka ◽

Keijiro Sugimura ◽

Hiroshi Miyata ◽

Takuro Saito ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Esophageal Cancer ◽

Acetic Acid ◽

Lactic Acid ◽

Organic Acids ◽

Propionic Acid ◽

Butyric Acid ◽

Bacterial Translocation ◽

Infectious Complications ◽

The Body ◽

Intestinal Environment

Abstract Background: The intestinal epithelial barrier allows absorption of dietary nutrients and prevents passage of pathogens and toxins into the body. Severe insults have a negative impact on the intestinal environment, which may decrease intestinal barrier function and cause bacterial translocation. Bacterial translocation, which can cause infectious complications, is the passage of microbes from the gastrointestinal tract across the mucosal barrier to extraintestinal sites. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between concentrations of preoperative fecal organic acids and the occurrence of postoperative infectious complications in patients with esophageal cancer. Methods: Fifty-five patients with esophageal cancer who underwent esophagectomy were enrolled in this study. All patients were administered perioperative synbiotics. Perioperative clinical characteristics and concentrations of preoperative fecal organic acids were compared between patients with or without postoperative infectious complications. Results: Postoperative infectious complications occurred in 10 patients. In patients with complications, the concentrations of acetic acid and propionic acid were significantly lower than in patients without complications (p=0.044 and 0.032, respectively). The concentration of butyric acid was nonsignificantly lower, while the concentration of lactic acid was nonsignificantly higher in patients with complications. The calculated gap between the concentrations of fecal acetic acid plus propionic acid plus butyric acid minus lactic acid was significantly lower in patients with complications. Multivariate analysis revealed that a low gap between acetic acid plus propionic acid plus butyric acid minus lactic acid was an independent risk factor for postoperative infectious complications (p=0.027). Conclusions : Preoperative fecal concentrations of organic acids had a clinically important impact on the occurrence of postoperative infectious complications in patients with esophageal cancer. To reduce postoperative infectious complications, it may be useful to modulate the intestinal environment and maintain concentrations of fecal organic acids before surgery.

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Impact of preoperative fecal short chain fatty acids on postoperative infectious complications in esophageal cancer patients

10.21203/rs.2.15259/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Masaaki Motoori ◽

Koji Tanaka ◽

Keijiro Sugimura ◽

Hiroshi Miyata ◽

Takuro Saito ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Esophageal Cancer ◽

Acetic Acid ◽

Lactic Acid ◽

Organic Acids ◽

Propionic Acid ◽

Butyric Acid ◽

Bacterial Translocation ◽

Infectious Complications ◽

The Body ◽

Intestinal Environment

Abstract Background: The intestinal epithelial barrier allows absorption of dietary nutrients and prevents passage of pathogens and toxins into the body. Severe insults have a negative impact on the intestinal environment, which may decrease intestinal barrier function and cause bacterial translocation. Bacterial translocation, which can cause infectious complications, is defined as the passage of microbes from the gastrointestinal tract across the mucosal barrier to extraintestinal sites. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between concentrations of preoperative fecal organic acids and the occurrence of postoperative infectious complications in patients with esophageal cancer. Methods: Fifty-five patients with esophageal cancer who underwent esophagectomy were enrolled in this study. Perioperative synbiotics were administered to all patients. Perioperative clinical characteristics and concentrations of preoperative fecal organic acids were compared between patients with and without postoperative infectious complications. Results: Postoperative infectious complications occurred in 10 patients. In patients with complications, the concentrations of acetic acid and propionic acid were significantly lower than in patients without complications (p=0.044 and 0.032, respectively). The concentration of butyric acid was nonsignificantly lower in patients with complications, while the concentration of lactic acid was nonsignificantly higher. The calculated gap between the concentrations of fecal acetic acid plus propionic acid plus butyric acid minus lactic acid was significantly lower in patients with complications. Multivariate analysis revealed that a low gap between acetic acid plus propionic acid plus butyric acid minus lactic acid was an independent risk factor for postoperative infectious complications (p=0.027). Conclusions : Preoperative fecal concentrations of organic acids had a clinically important impact on the occurrence of postoperative infectious complications in patients with esophageal cancer. To reduce postoperative infectious complications, it may be useful to modulate the intestinal environment and maintain concentrations of fecal organic acids before surgery.

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The Role of Selected Lactic Acid Bacteria on Organic Acid Accumulation during Wet and Spray-Dried Fish-Based Silages. Contributions to the Winning Combination of Microbial Food Safety and Environmental Sustainability

Microorganisms ◽

10.3390/microorganisms8020172 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 172 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Esmeray Kuley ◽

Gulsun Özyurt ◽

Ilyas Özogul ◽

Mustafa Boga ◽

Ismail Akyol ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Lactic Acid ◽

Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽

Organic Acids ◽

Organic Acid ◽

Propionic Acid ◽

Gibel Carp ◽

Fermented Fish ◽

Acid Accumulation ◽

Dried Fish ◽

Spray Dried

Organic acid contents of acidified and fermented fish silages made from gibel carp (Caracius gibelio) and klunzinger’s ponyfish (Equulites klunzingeri) fishes, and from fish processing residues or by-products, were determined and studied. The silages were undertaken in wet and spray-dried fish-based raw-materials for 3 weeks at room temperature (ca. 25 °C). Selected lactic acid bacteria (LAB) of Enterococcus gallinarum, Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus plantarum, Pediococcus acidilactici, and Streptococcus spp. were employed to produce fermented fish-based silages, while acidified silage was prepared resorting to the addition of formic acid (3%, v/v). Lactic and propionic acids were the dominant produced organic acids, while succinic acid was formed at the smallest amounts in fermented silages. In the acidified silage, lactic and formic acids were produced in amounts higher than 800 and 1000 mg organic acid/100 g sample, respectively. Among the fermented fish-based silages, LAB strains unfolded considerable ability to presumptively produce propionic acid in gibel carp silage (>2370 mg organic acid/100 g sample). Spray-dried fermented silages displayed significantly higher organic acid content than wet silages. Propionic acid accumulation was found at the highest levels in gibel carp silage fermented with L. plantarum (6335.40 mg propionic acid/100 g sample). This research effort pointed out the good capability of various selected lactic acid bacteria strains to produce significant amounts of organic acids—especially lactic, acetic, and propionic acids—during the fermentation of fish-based silages. In terms of food safety and quality, such a production of relatively high amounts of organic acids in wet and spray-dried fish-based silages clearly indicated their suitableness to be used for animal feed.

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Potential Sustainable Properties of Microencapsulated Endophytic Lactic Acid Bacteria (KCC-42) in In-Vitro Simulated Gastrointestinal Juices and Their Fermentation Quality of Radish Kimchi

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2018/6015243 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Chae Eun Song ◽

Han Hyo Shim ◽

Palaniselvam Kuppusamy ◽

Young-IL Jeong ◽

Kyung Dong Lee

Keyword(s):

Acetic Acid ◽

Lactic Acid ◽

Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽

Organic Acids ◽

Succinic Acid ◽

Fermentation Medium ◽

Gastrointestinal Fluid ◽

Fermentation Quality

The objective of this study was to investigate alginate microencapsulated lactic acid bacteria (LAB) fermentation quality of radish kimchi sample and its potential survivability in different acidic and alkaline environments. Initially, we isolated 45 LAB strains. One of them showed fast growth pattern with potential probiotic and antifungal activities against Aspergillus flavus with a zone of inhibition calculated with 10, 8, 4mm for the 4th, 5th, and 6th day, respectively. Therefore, this strain (KCC-42) was chosen for microencapsulation with alginate biopolymer. It showed potential survivability in in-vitro simulated gastrointestinal fluid and radish kimchi fermentation medium. The survival rate of this free and encapsulated LAB KCC-42 was 6.85 × 105 and 7.48× 105 CFU/ml, respectively; the viability count was significantly higher than nonencapsulated LAB in simulated gastrointestinal juices (acid, bile, and pancreatin) and under radish kimchi fermentation environment. Kimchi sample added with this encapsulated LAB showed increased production of organic acids compared to nonencapsulated LAB sample. Also, the organic acids such as lactic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, and succinic acid production in fermented kimchi were measured 59mM, 26mM, 14mM, and 0.6mM of g/DW, respectively. The production of metabolites such as lactic acid, acetic acid, and succinic acid and the bacteria population was high in microencapsulated LAB samples compared with free bacteria added kimchi sample. Results of this study indicate that microencapsulated LAB KCC-42 might be a useful strategy to develop products for food and healthcare industries.

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