In vitro Characterization of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Fruits and Medicinal Plants for Probiotic Potential
H. B. Rekha, M. Ashwini, Geeta Shirnalli, C. K. Venugopal & Haralakal Keerthi Kumari · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026
Eighty-four bacterial isolates obtained from fruits and medicinal plant leaves were screened for probiotic potential. Twenty-eight lactic acid bacteria (LAB) demonstrated strong tolerance to simulated gastrointestinal conditions, with >80% survivability at pH 2, >45% at pH...
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10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i31980