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Agunwah IM, Ogueke CC, Nwosu JN, Anyogu A. Microbiological evaluation of the indigenous fermented condiment okpeye available at various retail markets in the south-eastern region of Nigeria. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25493. [PMID: 38356605 PMCID: PMC10865259 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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In Africa, indigenous fermented condiments contribute to food security as a low-cost source of protein. Okpeye is an indigenous fermented condiment produced from Prosopis africana seeds. The reliance on spontaneous fermentation processes and unhygienic practices during production often results in the contamination of the final product with microbial hazards. A microbiological evaluation of 18 commercial samples of okpeye purchased from six markets in two cities in southeastern Nigeria was conducted. Fifty-nine (59) bacteria were isolated and identified at the species level by phenotyping and sequencing the 16S rRNA, gyrB and rpoB genes. Bacillus (47.4 %) and Staphylococcus (42.3 %) were the predominant bacterial genera in okpeye. Overall, B. amyloliquefaciens and S. simulans were the most frequently occurring bacteria and were present in all samples. In addition, B. cereus was isolated in samples obtained from all markets. Other bacterial species included B. velezensis, Oceanobacillus caeni, S. cohnii, Escherichia fergusonni and Vagacoccus lutrae. The B. cereus isolates (10) were screened for the presence of 8 enterotoxin genes (hblA, hblC, hblD, nheA, nheB, nheC, cytK, entFM) and one emetic gene (cesB). The non-haemolytic enterotoxin (nheABC) and haemolytic enterotoxin (hblABD) complexes were present in 70 % and 50 % of B. cereus respectively. The positive rate of cytK and entFM genes was 70 %, while the cesB gene was 30 %. Antibiotic susceptibility assessment showed that most of the isolates were susceptible to gentamicin, tetracycline, streptomycin, and erythromycin but resistant to ciprofloxacin and vancomycin. These findings highlight the need for further controls to reduce contamination with potential pathogenic bacteria in indigenous fermented condiments such as okpeye. There is also a need to educate producers regarding hygienic practices to safeguard public health and food security.
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- Ijeoma M. Agunwah
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
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- Food Safety and Security, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of West London, St Mary's Road, Ealing, W5 5RF, London, UK
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Brito BDNDC, Martins MG, Chisté RC, Lopes AS, Gloria MBA, Pena RDS. Total and Free Hydrogen Cyanide Content and Profile of Bioactive Amines in Commercial Tucupi, a Traditionally Derived Cassava Product Widely Consumed in Northern Brazil. Foods 2023; 12:4333. [PMID: 38231841 DOI: 10.3390/foods12234333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Tucupi is a broth derived from cassava roots which is produced after the spontaneous fermentation of manipueira (the liquid portion obtained by pressing cassava roots), followed by cooking. This product is widely consumed along with traditional dishes in the Brazilian Amazonia and is already used in different places worldwide. In this study, tucupi obtained from the markets of Belém (Pará, Brazil) and produced using agroindustrial (11 samples) and non-agroindustrial (11 samples) units were investigated to determine their physicochemical characteristics, total and free HCN contents, and free bioactive amine profiles. Most of the samples showed significant variations (p ≤ 0.05) in pH (2.82-4.67), total acidity (0.14-1.36 g lactic acid/100 mL), reducing sugars (up to 2.33 g/100 mL), and total sugars (up to 4.35 g/100 mL). Regarding the amines, four biogenic amines (0.5-4.2 mg/L tyramine, 1.0-23.1 mg/L putrescine, 0.5-66.8 mg/L histamine, and 0.6-2.9 mg/L tryptamine) and one polyamine (0.4-1.7 mg/L spermidine) were identified in the tucupi samples. Even in the tucupi produced using the agroindustrial units, which had quality seals provided by the local regulatory agency, high levels of biogenic amines (4.4-78.2 mg/L) were observed, as well as high dosages of total (8.87-114.66 mg/L) and free (0.80-38.38 mg/L) HCN. These facts highlight the need for better knowledge regarding the product manufacturing process to establish standardization and high-quality conditions for tucupi processing since high contents of biogenic amines and HCN are commonly associated with adverse health effects.
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- Brenda de Nazaré do Carmo Brito
- Graduate Program of Food Science and Technology (PPGCTA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075-110, PA, Brazil
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- Innovation, Development and Adaptation of Sustainable Technologies Research Group (GPIDATS), Mamirauá Institute for Sustainable Development (IDSM), Tefé 69553-225, AM, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Food Science and Technology (PPGCTA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075-110, PA, Brazil
- Faculty of Food Engineering (FEA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075-110, PA, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Food Science and Technology (PPGCTA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075-110, PA, Brazil
- Faculty of Food Engineering (FEA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075-110, PA, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food Biochemistry-LBqA & LCQ, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Food Science and Technology (PPGCTA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075-110, PA, Brazil
- Faculty of Food Engineering (FEA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075-110, PA, Brazil
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Choeisoongnern T, Chaiyasut C, Sivamaruthi BS, Makhamrueang N, Peerajan S, Sirilun S, Sittiprapaporn P. Bacteriocin-Producing Enterococcus faecium OV3-6 as a Bio-Preservative Agent to Produce Fermented Houttuynia cordata Thunb. Beverages: A Preliminary Study. Foods 2023; 12:3520. [PMID: 37835173 PMCID: PMC10572304 DOI: 10.3390/foods12193520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Microbial contamination affects the quality of the fermented Houttuynia cordata Thunb. (H. cordata) beverage (FHB). The present study aimed to assess the bio-preservative property of Enterococcus faecium OV3-6 (E. faecium OV3-6) during the production of FHB. The antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Bacillus cereus, and Staphylococcus aureus and the survival of E. faecium OV3-6 were studied. Then, FHB fermentation was performed with different preservatives (non-preservative, E. faecium OV3-6, cell-free supernatant of E. faecium OV3-6, and nisin) with and without representative pathogens. The maximum antimicrobial activity against S. aureus and B. cereus was observed after 18 h of cultivation in an MRS medium. E. faecium OV3-6 was used as a starter to produce the FHB, and the strain survived up to 48 h in the fermented beverage. E. faecium OV3-6 and its cell-free supernatant inhibited the growth of E. coli, Salmonella, B. cereus, and S. aureus in the stimulated FHB. The non-preservatives and nisin-containing FHB showed inhibition against Gram-positive pathogens. The FHB treated with E. faecium OV3-6 was rich in lactic acid bacteria, and the product was at an acceptable level of pH (less than 4.3). Certain limitations were identified in the study, such as lack of nutritional, metabolomics analysis, and safety and consumer acceptability of FHB. The results suggested that E. faecium OV3-6 could be used as a bio-preservative to produce fermented plant beverages (FPBs).
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- Thiwanya Choeisoongnern
- Neuropsychological Research Laboratory, Neuroscience Research Center, School of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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- Innovation Center for Holistic Health, Nutraceuticals and Cosmeceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (C.C.); (B.S.S.)
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- Innovation Center for Holistic Health, Nutraceuticals and Cosmeceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (C.C.); (B.S.S.)
- Office of Research Administration, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Office of Research Administration, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Innovation Center for Holistic Health, Nutraceuticals and Cosmeceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (C.C.); (B.S.S.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Neuropsychological Research Laboratory, Neuroscience Research Center, School of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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Banwo K, Tosin Ojetunde J, Falade T. Probiotic and Cyanide Degrading Potentials of Pediococcus Pentosaceus and Pichia Exigua Isolated from Cassava Products Effluent. FOOD BIOTECHNOL 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/08905436.2022.2163252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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- Kolawole Banwo
- Department of Microbiology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Plant Pathology/Aflasafe Unit, International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria
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Jimenez ME, O’Donovan CM, de Ullivarri MF, Cotter PD. Microorganisms present in artisanal fermented food from South America. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:941866. [PMID: 36160237 PMCID: PMC9499260 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.941866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Artisanal fermented products (foods and beverages) are produced in an artisanal way in many countries around the world. The main purpose of fermentation is to preserve the food, improve its safety, increase the nutritional and health-promoting value and add specific flavours. In South America, there is a great variety of fermented food produced in an artisanal way. Different raw materials are used such as potatoes, sweet potato, cassava, maize, rice, milk (cow, ewe, goat) and meat (beef, goat, lamb, llama and guanaco). Some of these fermented foods are typical of the region and are part of the culture of native communities, e.g. tocosh, masa agria, puba flour, charqui, chicha, champu and cauim among others (indigenous foods). However, other fermented foods produced in South America introduced by mainly European immigration, such as cheeses and dry sausages, and they are also produced in many different parts of the world. In this work, the microbial composition of the different artisanal fermented products produced in South America is reviewed, taking into consideration the associated raw materials, fermentation conditions and methodologies used for their production.
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- Maria Eugenia Jimenez
- APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- Department of Food Bioscience, Teagasc Food Research Center, Fermoy, Ireland
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- APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- Department of Food Bioscience, Teagasc Food Research Center, Fermoy, Ireland
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- APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- Department of Food Bioscience, Teagasc Food Research Center, Fermoy, Ireland
- *Correspondence: Paul D. Cotter,
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Adeniyi A, Bello I, Mukaila T, Hammed A. A Review of Microbial Molecular Profiling during Biomass Valorization. BIOTECHNOL BIOPROC E 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12257-022-0026-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Silva Tomoto ALD, de Assis TM, Filho FCMF, Silva Araujo TM, Vilver RM, Santoyo MC, Gomes SD. Production of Bacteriocins by Leuconostoc mesenteroides Using Wastewater from the Cassava Starch Industry as a Growing Medium. Ind Biotechnol (New Rochelle N Y) 2022. [DOI: 10.1089/ind.2021.0034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, State University of Western Paraná (UNIOESTE), Cascavel, Brazil
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, State University of Western Paraná (UNIOESTE), Cascavel, Brazil
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, State University of Western Paraná (UNIOESTE), Cascavel, Brazil
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, State University of Western Paraná (UNIOESTE), Cascavel, Brazil
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Hervelly, Djali M, Sukarminah E, Rialita T. The Effect of Fermentation Time and Consortium Starter Bacteria on Psycochemical Properties of Modified Purple Sweet Potato Flour. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Hervelly
- Student at Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia, 2Promotor at Department of Food Technology, Laboratory of Food Processing Technology, Universitas Padjadjaran Bandung Indonesia
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- Co‐promotor at Department of Food Technology, Universitas Padjadjaran Bandung Indonesia
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- Co‐promotor at Department of Food Technology, Universitas Padjadjaran Bandung Indonesia
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African fermented foods: overview, emerging benefits, and novel approaches to microbiome profiling. NPJ Sci Food 2022; 6:15. [PMID: 35181677 PMCID: PMC8857253 DOI: 10.1038/s41538-022-00130-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Traditional fermented foods are of major importance with respect to the socio-economic growth, food security, nutrition, and health of African consumers. In several African countries, traditional fermentation processes provide a means of food preservation, improving the shelf life and adding to the nutrients in the food products. As with any fermented foods, the associated food microbiota is of great importance and interest. Recent studies on the microbiome of African fermented foods using high-throughput DNA sequencing techniques have revealed the presence of diverse microbial populations of fundamental, technological, and commercial interest that could be harnessed to further improve health, food safety, and quality. This review provides an overview of African fermented foods, their microbiota, and the health-promoting potential of these foods and microbes.
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Anyogu A, Olukorede A, Anumudu C, Onyeaka H, Areo E, Adewale O, Odimba JN, Nwaiwu O. Microorganisms and food safety risks associated with indigenous fermented foods from Africa. Food Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Farahmand N, Ouoba LII, Naghizadeh Raeisi S, Sutherland J, Ghoddusi HB. Probiotic Lactobacilli in Fermented Dairy Products: Selective Detection, Enumeration and Identification Scheme. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9081600. [PMID: 34442679 PMCID: PMC8401870 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9081600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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A selection of 36 commercial probiotic fermented dairy products from UK and Europe markets were evaluated for the numbers, types, and viability of Lactobacillus strains against the stated information on their packages. A comparative study was carried out on selectivity of MRS-Clindamycin, MRS-Sorbitol, and MRS-IM Maltose, to select the right medium for enumeration of probiotic Lactobacillus. Based on selectivity of medium for recovery of the targeted lactobacilli, and also simplicity of preparation, MRS-Clindamycin was chosen as the best medium for enumeration of probiotic Lactobacillus in fermented milks. The results of enumeration of lactobacilli showed that 22 out of a total 36 tested products contained more than 106 colony-forming units/g at the end of their shelf life, which comply with the recommended minimum therapeutic level for probiotics. Rep-PCR using primer GTG-5 was applied for initial discrimination of isolated strains, and isolates, which presented different band profile, were placed in different groups. The isolated Lactobacillus spp. were identified mainly as Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, and Lactobacillus paracasei by analysis of partial sequences of the 16S ribosomal RNA and rpoA genes.
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Obioha PI, Ouoba LII, Anyogu A, Awamaria B, Atchia S, Ojimelukwe PC, Sutherland JP, Ghoddusi HB. Identification and characterisation of the lactic acid bacteria associated with the traditional fermentation of dairy fermented product. Braz J Microbiol 2021; 52:869-881. [PMID: 33694058 PMCID: PMC8105451 DOI: 10.1007/s42770-021-00461-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The aim of this research was to identify the key lactic acid bacteria associated with the fermentation of dairy traditional fermented products for developing starter cultures for controlled fermentation. A total of 100 lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were isolated from dairy traditional fermented products. Samples were obtained from eight producers in the South East of Nigeria. Isolates were identified by phenotypic and genotypic techniques including rep-PCR genotyping and sequencing of the 16S rRNA, pheS and rpoA genes. Isolates were characterised for antimicrobial activity against foodborne pathogens, exopolysaccharide (EPS) production and survival at low pH and in the presence of bile salts. All isolates clustered into 11 distinct rep-PCR groups and were identified as Lactobacillus fermentum (40%), Lactobacillus delbrueckii (23%), Streptococcus thermophilus (22%), Streptococcus infantarius (10%), Lactobacillus senioris (2%), Leuconostoc pseudomesenteriodes (2%) and Enterococcus thailandicus (1%). Lactobacillus fermentum showed a broad spectrum antimicrobial activity and survival at low pH, while Lactobacillus delbrueckii was able to tolerate low pH and produce EPS. All isolates survived in vitro exposure to 1% (w/v) bile salts over a 3-h period. L. fermentum, L. delbrueckii and S. thermophilus could be used to simulate the fermentation of dairy traditional fermented products.
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- Promiselynda Ijeoma Obioha
- Microbiology Research Unit, School of Human Sciences, London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway Road, London, N7 8DB, UK.
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- Microbiology Research Unit, School of Human Sciences, London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway Road, London, N7 8DB, UK
- Ouoba-Consulting, London, UK
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- Applied Biotechnology Research Group, School of Life Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Westminster, 115 New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6UW, UK
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- Microbiology Research Unit, School of Human Sciences, London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway Road, London, N7 8DB, UK
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- Microbiology Research Unit, School of Human Sciences, London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway Road, London, N7 8DB, UK
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- Microbiology Research Unit, School of Human Sciences, London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway Road, London, N7 8DB, UK
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- Microbiology Research Unit, School of Human Sciences, London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway Road, London, N7 8DB, UK
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Muandze-Nzambe JU, Onanga R, Yala JF, Somda NS, Cissé H, Zongo C, Mavoungou JF, Savadogo A. Technological and microbiological characteristics of indigenous food produced in Gabon. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2021; 58:1027-1041. [PMID: 33678886 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-020-04617-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to provide contextual information on indigenous food's technologies and safety from Gabon. The strategic focus being to promote local food with enhanced nutritional value and improved safety. An investigation and monitoring were carried out to elucidate their process flow diagrams and to identify safety failures. Samples were taken for microbiological analysis using conventional culture-based techniques. Detection and identification of Salmonella in samples were confirmed using PCR based method by targeting invasion plasmid antigen B (IpaB) gene. The investigation shows that women play a protagonist role in the technical know-how of Gabonese indigenous foods in a context that is evolving towards the disappearance of this knowledge. The food production process remains archaic, which makes the environment impact on food safety. Indeed, the proximity of food manufacturing environment to animals, waste, or latrines coupled with the lack of hygiene and manufacturing practices affect the quality of these foods. This is reflected in our study's microbiological results, namely, Aerobic Mesophilic Bacteria ranged from 3.53 to 11.96 log CFU/g and indicators of fecal contaminations of up to 8.21 log CFU/g. Salmonella is detected in 18.69% of samples. The presence of these bacteria is a risk for consumer health. Although some of these foods can be considered as a fermented food, the producers should be further educated and encouraged to take preventive measures to ensure the quality of these food products. A much more subtle approach based on microbial ecology of these foods should be explored for better exploitation.
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- Jean Ulrich Muandze-Nzambe
- Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry and Immunology, Center for Research in Biological Sciences of Food and Nutrition, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso.,Institute of Technological Research, National Center of Scientific and Technological Research, BP 14070 Libreville, Gabon.,Research Unit in Medical Analysis /Bacteriology, International Centre for Medical Research in Franceville, BP 769 Franceville, Gabon
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- Research Unit in Medical Analysis /Bacteriology, International Centre for Medical Research in Franceville, BP 769 Franceville, Gabon
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- Research Unit in Medical Analysis /Bacteriology, International Centre for Medical Research in Franceville, BP 769 Franceville, Gabon.,Laboratory of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agrobiology Research Unit, Masuku University of Science and Technology, BP 067 Franceville, Gabon
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- Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry and Immunology, Center for Research in Biological Sciences of Food and Nutrition, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry and Immunology, Center for Research in Biological Sciences of Food and Nutrition, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry and Immunology, Center for Research in Biological Sciences of Food and Nutrition, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso
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- Institute of Technological Research, National Center of Scientific and Technological Research, BP 14070 Libreville, Gabon
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- Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry and Immunology, Center for Research in Biological Sciences of Food and Nutrition, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso
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Antagonistic lactic acid bacteria in association with Saccharomyces cerevisiae as starter cultures for standardization of sour cassava starch production. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2019; 56:3969-3979. [PMID: 31477968 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-019-03864-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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In order to improve cassava's palatability and reduce its toxicity, this root is fermented and applied in foods, such as sour cassava starch used to prepare cheese bread and biscuits. This fermentation occurs spontaneously with lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts. However, it remains an empirical process, with long duration and lack of product quality homogeneity. This work aims to use starter cultures in a pilot-scale fermentation process for the production of sour cassava starch. After differentiation of strains, Lactobacillus plantarum Lp3, which exhibited great total titratable acidity (TTA) (5.01 ± 0.05%) and antagonistic activity against Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli and Salmonella Typhimurium, together with Lactobacillus brevis Lb9 (with lesser TTA values: 2.71 ± 0.10%, but amylolytic activity: 2.75 ± 0.61 mm) were tested as single and co-cultures with Saccharomyces cerevisiae UFMG-A1007. LAB and yeasts were inoculated at counts of 8 and 7 log10 CFU/g, respectively, and they remained until the 28th day only in co-culture, highlighting the importance of the yeast for the LAB viability. Although single cultures lead to higher acidity during fermentation, the final product acidity obtained with single cultures did not differ from the acidity obtained with L. plantarum Lp3 in association with S. cerevisiae UFMG-A1007. Therefore, this co-culture exhibited higher potential to be tested as a starter culture in industrial-scale fermentation studies because both microorganisms were in high counts until the end of fermentation and contributed to a final product safe for human consumption, with satisfactory acidity, expansion capacity, and physicochemical properties.
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Assessment of the Antimicrobial Potentiality and Functionality of Lactobacillus plantarum Strains Isolated from the Conventional Inner Mongolian Fermented Cheese Against Foodborne Pathogens. Pathogens 2019; 8:pathogens8020071. [PMID: 31117307 PMCID: PMC6631976 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens8020071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Revised: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Lactobacillus plantarum are amongst the diversified lactic acid bacteria (LAB) species which are being utilized abundantly in the food industry. Numerous L. plantarum strains have been reported to produce several antimicrobial compounds. Diacetyl, hydrogen peroxide, organic acids, as well as bacteriocins can also be exemplified by a variable spectrum of actions. The current study was intended to conduct the screening and characterization of antimicrobial prospective of L. plantarum from traditional Inner Mongolian fermented hard cheese. Foodborne pathogens, Salmonella typhimurium, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus, were examined by using the Oxford cup technique and the mixed culture inhibition assays. The resulting analyses disclosed that L. plantarum KLDS1.0344 indicated broad antimicrobial spectrum against all selected pathogens as compared to other LAB used in this study. Additionally, the decrement of the pathogen population was observed up to 3.47 logs in mixed culture inhibition assays. L. plantarum KLDS 1.0344 acid production was recorded up to 71.8 ± 3.59 °D in mixed culture while antimicrobial particles released in cell free supernatants demonstrated bacteriocin-like characteristics showing substantial pH stability (2.0–6.0), proteolytic enzyme reduced the antibacterial activity (15.2 ± 0.6 mm–20.4 ± 0.8 mm), heat stability (20 min at 120 °C) against selected pathogens. Moreover, the spectrum range of antimicrobial peptides after the partial purification was decreased as compared to the crude bacteriocin-like compound. The SDS-PAGE analysis showed the molecular weight range of partially purified bacteriocin from 12 to 45 kDa. After analyzing the obtained data from the current experimentation showed that the capability of L. plantarum KLDS 1.0344 to oppose the pathogen growth in vitro relies on the occurrence of organic acids along with bacteriocin-like compounds proving L. plantarum KLDS 1.0344 as a potentially appropriate candidate as an alternative bio-control agent against foodborne pathogens.
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Edith Marius FK, François ZN, Pierre Marie K, Rui Yan W, Taicheng Z, Li Y. Screening and Characterization of Lactobacillus sp. from the Water of Cassava’s Fermentation for Selection as Probiotics. FOOD BIOTECHNOL 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/08905436.2017.1413984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Foko Kouam Edith Marius
- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition (LABPMAN), Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition (LABPMAN), Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition (LABPMAN), Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Centre of Excellence for Biotechnology, CoEBIO, Institute of Microbiology, Beijing, China
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- China Academy of Science (CAS) Key Laboratory of Microbial, Physiological and Metabolic Engineering, Institute of Microbiology, Beijing, China
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- China Academy of Science (CAS) Key Laboratory of Microbial, Physiological and Metabolic Engineering, Institute of Microbiology, Beijing, China
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Le B, Yang SH. Probiotic potential of novel Lactobacillus strains isolated from salted-fermented shrimp as antagonists for Vibrio parahaemolyticus. J Microbiol 2018; 56:138-144. [PMID: 29392559 DOI: 10.1007/s12275-018-7407-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Revised: 12/01/2017] [Accepted: 12/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Lactobacillus strains have been considered good candidates as biological control agents for prevention or treatment of plant and animal infections. One L. plantarum strain FB003 and three strains (FB011, FB081, and FB110) which closed to L. sakei were isolated from fermented and salted shrimp and their abilities in inhibiting growth of Vibrio parahaemolyticus were characterized. These strains were selected as potential probiotics based on their oro-gastro-intestinal resistance, gut colonization, adhesion to Caco-2 cells, antimicrobial activities, antibiotic resistance, and safety aspects. Results of this study revealed that these isolates possessed high aggregation activities against pathogens in host intestines. Strain FB011 strain showed higher coaggregation and immunomodulatory activity in the gastro-intestinal tract than L. plantarum. These difference effects of Lactobacillus strains provide valuable information about using them to prevent Vibrio infections in the aquaculture industry.
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- Bao Le
- Department of Biotechnology, Chonnam National University, Yeosu, 59626, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chonnam National University, Yeosu, 59626, Republic of Korea.
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Investigation of the diversity and safety of the predominant Bacillus pumilus sensu lato and other Bacillus species involved in the alkaline fermentation of cassava leaves for the production of Ntoba Mbodi. Food Control 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2017.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Maidana LG, Gerez J, Pinho F, Garcia S, Bracarense APFL. Lactobacillus plantarum culture supernatants improve intestinal tissue exposed to deoxynivalenol. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 69:666-671. [PMID: 28774728 DOI: 10.1016/j.etp.2017.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2017] [Revised: 06/14/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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In the present study, histological, morphometrical and ultrastructural analysis were performed to investigate intestinal mucosa changes in piglets exposed to deoxynivalenol alone or associated with two strains of Lactobacillus plantarum and the respective culture supernatants. Jejunal explants were incubated for 4h in culture medium with a) only culture medium (DMEM, control group), b) deoxynivalenol (DON, 10μM), c) heat-inactivated Lactobacillus plantarum strain1 - LP1 (1.1×108 CFU/ml) plus DON, d) heat-inactivated Lactobacillus plantarum strain2-LP2 (2.0×109 CFU/ml) plus DON, e) heat-inactivated Lactobacillus plantarum strain1 culture supernatant (CS1) plus DON, and f) heat-inactivated Lactobacillus plantarum strain1 culture supernatant (CS1) plus DON. Explants exposed to DON and DON plus LP1 and LP2 showed a significant increase in histological changes (mainly villi atrophy and apical necrosis) and a significant decrease in villi height when compared to unexposed explants. However, explants treated with CS1+DON and CS2+DON remained similar to the control group both in histological and morphometrical aspects. DON also induced a significant decrease in goblet cell density compared to control whereas CS1+DON treatment induced an increase in the number of goblet cells in comparison to DON explants. In addition, ultrastructural assessment showed control, CS1+DON and CS2+DON explants with well delineated finger shape villi, meanwhile DON-treated, LP1+DON and LP2+DON explants showed a severe villi atrophy with leukocytes exudation on the intestinal surface. Taken together, our results indicate that the culture supernatant treatment reduced the toxic effects induced by DON on intestinal tissue and may contribute as an alternative strategy to reduce mycotoxin toxicity.
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- L G Maidana
- Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Laboratory of Animal Pathology, Campus Universitário, Rodovia Celso Garcia Cid, Km 380, Londrina, Paraná 86051-990, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Laboratory of Animal Pathology, Campus Universitário, Rodovia Celso Garcia Cid, Km 380, Londrina, Paraná 86051-990, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Laboratory of Animal Pathology, Campus Universitário, Rodovia Celso Garcia Cid, Km 380, Londrina, Paraná 86051-990, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Laboratory of Food Technology, Campus Universitário, Rodovia Celso Garcia Cid, Km 380, Londrina, Paraná 86051-990, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Laboratory of Animal Pathology, Campus Universitário, Rodovia Celso Garcia Cid, Km 380, Londrina, Paraná 86051-990, Brazil.
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Ahaotu NN, Anyogu A, Obioha P, Aririatu L, Ibekwe VI, Oranusi S, Sutherland JP, Ouoba LII. Influence of soy fortification on microbial diversity during cassava fermentation and subsequent physicochemical characteristics of garri. Food Microbiol 2017; 66:165-172. [PMID: 28576365 DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2017.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2016] [Revised: 04/28/2017] [Accepted: 04/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This study investigated the influence of the addition of soy products on the microbiology, nutritional and physico-chemical characteristics of garri, a fermented cassava product. Malted soy flour (MSF) and soy protein (SP) were separately added (12% w/w) to cassava mash prior to controlled fermentation, while non-supplemented cassava mash served as a control. Identification of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and aerobic mesophilic bacteria was accomplished by repetitive sequence based (rep)-PCR analysis and 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Physicochemical, nutritional and sensory characterisation of control and soy-fortified garri was performed using conventional methods. rep-PCR allowed differentiation of 142 isolates into 41 groups corresponding to 6 species of LAB and 25 species of aerobic mesophiles. LAB isolates belonged to the genera Lactobacillus, Weissella, Leuconostoc and Lactococcus with Leuconostoc mesenteroides being the dominant species in control and MSF-cassava while Weissella cibaria dominated SP-cassava fermentation. Aerobic mesophiles included Gram positive and negative bacteria including species of the genera Bacillus, Clostridium, Staphylococcus, Serratia, Acinetobacter and Raoultella. Diversity of aerobic mesophiles varied between control, MSF- and SP- cassava mash. Protein content of soy-fortified garri increased from 0.73% to 10.17% and 10.05% in MSF and SP garri respectively with a significant decrease in total cyanide from 26 to 11 ppm. Results from physicochemical and organoleptic evaluation indicate that supplementation of cassava with soy products prior to fermentation can produce acceptable garri. Soy products can be considered a viable option for protein fortification of garri, a low protein food with the aim of combating malnutrition.
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- Ndidiamaka Nnenaya Ahaotu
- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria; Department of Microbiology, School of Science, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
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- Microbiology Research Unit, School of Human Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing, London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway Road, London N7 8DB, United Kingdom.
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- Microbiology Research Unit, School of Human Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing, London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway Road, London N7 8DB, United Kingdom
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Science, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Science, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Science, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
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- Microbiology Research Unit, School of Human Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing, London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway Road, London N7 8DB, United Kingdom
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- Microbiology Research Unit, School of Human Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing, London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway Road, London N7 8DB, United Kingdom; Independent Senior Research Scientist & Consultant, Ouoba-Consulting, London, UK
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Screening and molecular identification of lactic acid bacteria from gari and fufu and gari effluents. ANN MICROBIOL 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s13213-016-1243-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Min Hsiu C, Shu Feng H, Jiau Hua C, Mei Fang L, Chin Shuh C, Shu Chen W. Antibacterial activity Lactobacillus plantarum isolated from fermented vegetables and investigation of the plantaricin genes. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.5897/ajmr2016.7922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Zheng W, Zhang Y, Lu HM, Li DT, Zhang ZL, Tang ZX, Shi LE. Antimicrobial activity and safety evaluation of Enterococcus faecium KQ 2.6 isolated from peacock feces. BMC Biotechnol 2015; 15:30. [PMID: 25962418 PMCID: PMC4427955 DOI: 10.1186/s12896-015-0151-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2015] [Accepted: 04/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background The objective of this paper was to study antimicrobial activity and safety of Enterococcus faecium KQ 2.6 (E. faecium KQ 2.6) isolated from peacock feces. Methods Agar well diffusion method was adopted in antimicrobial activity assay. Disk diffusion test was used to determine the antibiotic resistance. The identification and virulence potential of E. faecium KQ 2.6 were investigated using PCR amplification. Results The results indicated that cell free supernatant (CFS) of the strain had the good antimicrobial activity against selected gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The biochemical characteristics of antimicrobial substances were investigated. The results indicated that the antimicrobial substances were still active after treatment with catalase and proteinase, respectively. Moreover, the stability of antimicrobial substances did not change after heat treatment at 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80°C for 30 min, respectively. The activity of antimicrobial substances remained stable at 4 and −20°C after long time storage. The antimicrobial activity of CFS was compared with that of the buffer with similar strength and pH. The inhibitory zone of the buffer was apparently smaller than that of CFS, which meant that the acid in CFS was not the only factor that was contributed to antibacterial activity of CFS. The antibiotic resistance and virulence potential were evaluated using disk diffusion test and PCR amplification. The results showed that E. faecium KQ 2.6 did not harbor any tested virulence genes such as gelE, esp, asa1, cylA, efaA and hyl. It was susceptible to most of tested antibiotics except for vancomycin and polymyxin B. Conclusion E. faecium KQ 2.6 may be used as bio-preservative cultures for the production of fermented foods.
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- Wei Zheng
- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, 310016, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, 310016, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, 310016, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, 310016, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, 310016, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- College of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, 210037, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, 310016, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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PURWANDARI UMI, NAVA NOVIA, HIDAYATI DARIMIYYA. Modeling and Optimising the Growth of Lasiodiplodia theobromae During Gathotan Fermentation. MICROBIOLOGY INDONESIA 2014. [DOI: 10.5454/mi.8.3.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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