Probiotic lactic acid bacteria in biotechnology and the food industry: A review
This review explores the diverse applications and health benefits of probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) through biotechnological applications in the food industry. While all LAB are indispensable for the production of fermented foods thanks to their ability to produce lactic acid and bacteriocins...
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| description | This review explores the diverse applications and health benefits of probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) through biotechnological applications in the food industry. While all LAB are indispensable for the production of fermented foods thanks to their ability to produce lactic acid and bacteriocins that act as natural preservatives, specific strains of probiotic LAB offer targeted health benefits. In addition to general benefits of LAB, probiotic strains significantly enhance gut microbiota, enhance human immunity, and exhibit antimicrobial properties. This review also delves into the mechanisms of action of probiotic LAB, focusing on adhesion, colonisation, and antioxidant production, emphasising their potential to advance nutritional innovations. Beyond food production, the broader category of LAB has transformative potential in industrial applications, particularly in the sugar industry, where their metabolic activity can improve sucrose extraction processes, promote microbial management, and reduce unwanted by-products. By understanding these aspects, the review underscores the importance of probiotic LAB in promoting health, efficiency, and sustainability across sectors. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e33434b6733f4d76910d1df85ab869fc2025-08-20T01:47:40ZengCzech Academy of Agricultural SciencesCzech Journal of Food Sciences1212-18001805-93172025-04-01432758910.17221/17/2025-CJFScjf-202502-0007Probiotic lactic acid bacteria in biotechnology and the food industry: A reviewDamla Avci0https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7904-7669Simona Gillarová1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8790-1236Svatopluk Henke2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9017-778XZdeněk Bubník3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3787-3898Marcela Sluková4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7572-9221Department of Carbohydrates and Cereals, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech RepublicDepartment of Carbohydrates and Cereals, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech RepublicDepartment of Carbohydrates and Cereals, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech RepublicDepartment of Carbohydrates and Cereals, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech RepublicDepartment of Carbohydrates and Cereals, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech RepublicThis review explores the diverse applications and health benefits of probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) through biotechnological applications in the food industry. While all LAB are indispensable for the production of fermented foods thanks to their ability to produce lactic acid and bacteriocins that act as natural preservatives, specific strains of probiotic LAB offer targeted health benefits. In addition to general benefits of LAB, probiotic strains significantly enhance gut microbiota, enhance human immunity, and exhibit antimicrobial properties. This review also delves into the mechanisms of action of probiotic LAB, focusing on adhesion, colonisation, and antioxidant production, emphasising their potential to advance nutritional innovations. Beyond food production, the broader category of LAB has transformative potential in industrial applications, particularly in the sugar industry, where their metabolic activity can improve sucrose extraction processes, promote microbial management, and reduce unwanted by-products. By understanding these aspects, the review underscores the importance of probiotic LAB in promoting health, efficiency, and sustainability across sectors.https://cjfs.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjf-202502-0007_probiotic-lactic-acid-bacteria-in-biotechnology-and-the-food-industry-a-review.phpbacteriocinsfood fermentationdietary supplementslactic acidmicrobiotasugar industry |
| spellingShingle | Damla Avci Simona Gillarová Svatopluk Henke Zdeněk Bubník Marcela Sluková Probiotic lactic acid bacteria in biotechnology and the food industry: A review Czech Journal of Food Sciences bacteriocins food fermentation dietary supplements lactic acid microbiota sugar industry |
| title | Probiotic lactic acid bacteria in biotechnology and the food industry: A review |
| title_full | Probiotic lactic acid bacteria in biotechnology and the food industry: A review |
| title_fullStr | Probiotic lactic acid bacteria in biotechnology and the food industry: A review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Probiotic lactic acid bacteria in biotechnology and the food industry: A review |
| title_short | Probiotic lactic acid bacteria in biotechnology and the food industry: A review |
| title_sort | probiotic lactic acid bacteria in biotechnology and the food industry a review |
| topic | bacteriocins food fermentation dietary supplements lactic acid microbiota sugar industry |
| url | https://cjfs.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjf-202502-0007_probiotic-lactic-acid-bacteria-in-biotechnology-and-the-food-industry-a-review.php |
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