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Wang Y, Gong Y, Farid MS, Zhao C. Milk: A Natural Guardian for the Gut Barrier. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:8285-8303. [PMID: 38588092 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c06861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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The gut barrier plays an important role in health maintenance by preventing the invasion of dietary pathogens and toxins. Disruption of the gut barrier can cause severe intestinal inflammation. As a natural source, milk is enriched with many active constituents that contribute to numerous beneficial functions, including immune regulation. These components collectively serve as a shield for the gut barrier, protecting against various threats such as biological, chemical, mechanical, and immunological threats. This comprehensive review delves into the active ingredients in milk, encompassing casein, α-lactalbumin, β-lactoglobulin, lactoferrin, the milk fat globular membrane, lactose, transforming growth factor, and glycopeptides. The primary focus is to elucidate their impact on the integrity and function of the gut barrier. Furthermore, the implications of different processing methods of dairy products on the gut barrier protection are discussed. In conclusion, this study aimed to underscore the vital role of milk and dairy products in sustaining gut barrier health, potentially contributing to broader perspectives in nutritional sciences and public health.
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- Yanli Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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Silva SPM, Teixeira JA, Silva CCG. Prevention of Fungal Contamination in Semi-Hard Cheeses by Whey–Gelatin Film Incorporated with Levilactobacillus brevis SJC120. Foods 2023; 12:foods12071396. [PMID: 37048215 PMCID: PMC10093246 DOI: 10.3390/foods12071396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Cheese whey fermented by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) was used to develop an edible film with antifungal properties. Five LAB strains isolated from artisanal cheeses were screened for antifungal activity and incorporated into a whey–gelatin film. Of the strains tested, Levilactobacillus brevis SJC120 showed the strongest activity against five filamentous fungi isolated from cheese and cheese-making environment, at both 10 °C and 20 °C. The cell-free supernatant from L. brevis inhibited fungal growth by more than 80%. Incorporation of bacterial cells into the film did not alter the moisture content, water vapor permeability, or mechanical and optical properties. The whey–gelatin film was also able to maintain the viability of L. brevis cells at 107 log CFU/g after 30 days at 10 °C. In cheeses wrapped with L. brevis film, the size of fungal colonies decreased by 55% to 76%. Furthermore, no significant differences (p > 0.05) were observed in cheese proteolysis or in the moisture, fat, and protein content of the cheese wrapped with films. The results showed that whey–gelatin film with L. brevis SJC120 can reduce the contamination of cheese with filamentous fungi and could be used as an alternative to conventional cheese preservation and packaging.
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- Sofia P. M. Silva
- Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research and Technology (IITAA), University of the Azores, 9700-042 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB), University of Minho, Campus Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS-Associate Laboratory, University of Minho, Campus Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research and Technology (IITAA), University of the Azores, 9700-042 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
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Akritidou T, Akkermans S, Smet C, Delens V, Van Impe JFM. Effect of food structure and buffering capacity on pathogen survival during in vitro digestion. Food Res Int 2023; 164:112305. [PMID: 36737908 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Even though a plethora of barriers are employed by the human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) to cope with invading pathogens, foodborne diseases are still a common problem. The survival of food pathogens in the GIT is known to depend on food carrier properties. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of food buffering capacity and food structure on the survival of Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes during simulated digestion, following contamination of different food model systems that had different combinations of fat and protein content. The results illustrated the strong protective properties of proteins, acting either as a strong buffering agent or as a physical barrier against gastric acidity, for both pathogens. In comparison, fat manifested a lower buffering capacity and weaker protective effects against the two pathogens. Intriguingly, a low fat content was often linked with increased microbial resistance. Nonetheless, both pathogens survived their transit through the simulated GIT in all cases, with S. Typhimurium exhibiting growth during intestinal digestion and L.monocytogenes demonstrating a healthy residual population at the end of the intestinal phase. These results corroborate the need for a deeper understanding regarding the mechanisms with which food affects bacterial survival in the human GIT.
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- Theodora Akritidou
- BioTeC+, Chemical and Biochemical Process Technology and Control, Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Ghent, Belgium
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- BioTeC+, Chemical and Biochemical Process Technology and Control, Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Ghent, Belgium
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- BioTeC+, Chemical and Biochemical Process Technology and Control, Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Ghent, Belgium
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- BioTeC+, Chemical and Biochemical Process Technology and Control, Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Ghent, Belgium
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- BioTeC+, Chemical and Biochemical Process Technology and Control, Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Ghent, Belgium.
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Effect of gastric pH and bile acids on the survival of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella Typhimurium during simulated gastrointestinal digestion. INNOV FOOD SCI EMERG 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ifset.2022.103161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Lee J, Kim S, Kang CH. Immunostimulatory Activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria Cell-Free Supernatants through the Activation of NF-κB and MAPK Signaling Pathways in RAW 264.7 Cells. Microorganisms 2022; 10:2247. [PMID: 36422317 PMCID: PMC9698684 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10112247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) can improve host health and has strong potential for use as a health functional food. Specific strains of LAB have been reported to exert immunostimulatory effects. The primary goal of this study was to evaluate the immunostimulatory activities of novel LAB strains isolated from humans and foods and to investigate the probiotic properties of these strains. Cell-free supernatants (CFS) obtained from selected LAB strains significantly increased phagocytosis and level of nitric oxide (NO) and pro-inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL)-6 in RAW264.7 macrophage cells. The protein expression of inducible NO synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2, which are immunomodulators, was also upregulated by CFS treatment. CFS markedly induced the phosphorylation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and MAPKs (ERK, JNK, and p38). In addition, the safety of the LAB strains used in this study was demonstrated by hemolysis and antibiotic resistance tests. Their stability was confirmed under simulated gastrointestinal conditions. Taken together, these results indicate that the LAB strains selected in this study could be useful as probiotic candidates with immune-stimulating activity.
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- MEDIOGEN Co., Ltd., Biovalley 1-ro, Jecheon-si 27159, Korea
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Efficacy of Whey Protein Film Incorporated with Portuguese Green Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) Extract for the Preservation of Latin-Style Fresh Cheese. Foods 2022; 11:foods11081158. [PMID: 35454745 PMCID: PMC9032714 DOI: 10.3390/foods11081158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Fresh cheese composition favors the growth of microorganisms and lipid oxidation, leading to a short shelf life. Whey protein concentrates can be used to produce active films in which green tea (Camellia sinensis L.) extract, rich in bioactive compounds, namely catechins, can be incorporated. Thus, the main objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of an edible active film, incorporated with green tea extract, to preserve goat and mixture (goat and sheep) fresh cheeses. Our results demonstrated that Portuguese green teas (antioxidant activity coefficient—AAC = 746.7) had superior antioxidant capacity to that of the evaluated Asian green tea (AAC = 650). Furthermore, green tea produced from the leaves of the new Portuguese Chá Camélia tea plantation had the highest potential to retain the antioxidant capacity (97.3%). Additionally, solid–liquid extractions led to extracts with higher antioxidant activity (AAC = 1500), but Soxhlet extractions presented higher yield (43%). Furthermore, the active film incorporated with Portuguese green tea extract exhibited a high antioxidant capacity (AAC ≈ 595.4). In addition, the active film effectively delayed the lipid oxidation of the evaluated fresh cheeses (3.2 mg MDA Eq/kg) when compared with the control (4.2 mg MDA Eq/kg). Moreover, the active films effectively inhibited the growth of microorganisms, especially E. coli (1.5 × 10 CFU/g), when compared with the blank (2.2 × 102 CFU/g). This study suggests that the new whey protein film incorporated with Portuguese green tea extract has the potential to be used to extend fresh cheese shelf life.
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Silva SP, Ribeiro SC, Teixeira JA, Silva CC. Application of an alginate-based edible coating with bacteriocin-producing Lactococcus strains in fresh cheese preservation. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Aljasir SF, D'Amico DJ. Effect of pre-exposure to protective bacterial cultures in food on Listeria monocytogenes virulence. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Role of Exposure to Lactic Acid Bacteria from Foods of Animal Origin in Human Health. Foods 2021; 10:foods10092092. [PMID: 34574202 PMCID: PMC8471122 DOI: 10.3390/foods10092092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Animal products, in particular dairy and fermented products, are major natural sources of lactic acid bacteria (LAB). These are known for their antimicrobial properties, as well as for their roles in organoleptic changes, antioxidant activity, nutrient digestibility, the release of peptides and polysaccharides, amino acid decarboxylation, and biogenic amine production and degradation. Due to their antimicrobial properties, LAB are used in humans and in animals, with beneficial effects, as probiotics or in the treatment of a variety of diseases. In livestock production, LAB contribute to animal performance, health, and productivity. In the food industry, LAB are applied as bioprotective and biopreservation agents, contributing to improve food safety and quality. However, some studies have described resistance to relevant antibiotics in LAB, with the concomitant risks associated with the transfer of antibiotic resistance genes to foodborne pathogens and their potential dissemination throughout the food chain and the environment. Here, we summarize the application of LAB in livestock and animal products, as well as the health impact of LAB in animal food products. In general, the beneficial effects of LAB on the human food chain seem to outweigh the potential risks associated with their consumption as part of animal and human diets. However, further studies and continuous monitorization efforts are needed to ensure their safe application in animal products and in the control of pathogenic microorganisms, preventing the possible risks associated with antibiotic resistance and, thus, protecting public health.
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Domingos-Lopes MFP, Stanton C, Ross RP, Silva CCG. Histamine and cholesterol lowering abilities of lactic acid bacteria isolated from artisanal Pico cheese. J Appl Microbiol 2020; 129:1428-1440. [PMID: 32500572 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Revised: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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AIMS This study was designed to select lactic acid bacteria with histamine- and cholesterol-reducing abilities to be used as potential probiotics. METHODS AND RESULTS Thirty strains of lactic acid bacteria isolated from an artisanal raw milk cheese were screened for their abilities to degrade histamine, reduce cholesterol and hydrolyse bile salts. Strains were also screened for safety and probiotic traits, such as resistance to gastrointestinal conditions, adhesion to Caco-2 cells, resistance to antibiotics and presence of virulence genes. Two Lactobacillus paracasei strains presented high cholesterol- and histamine-lowering abilities, tested negative for the presence of virulence genes and showed susceptibility to most important antibiotics. These strains were also shown to possess desirable in vitro probiotic properties, revealed by tolerance to gastrointestinal conditions and high adhesion to intestinal cells. CONCLUSIONS Among the screened strains, Lb. paracasei L3C21M6 revealed the best cholesterol and histamine reducing abilities together with desirable probiotic and safety features to be used in food applications. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY The strain L3C21M6 is a good candidate for use as a probiotic with histamine-degrading activity and cholesterol lowering effect. In addition, this strain could be use in dairy foods to prevent histamine food poisoning.
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- M F P Domingos-Lopes
- Instituto de Investigação e Tecnologias Agrárias e do Ambiente dos Açores (IITAA), Universidade dos Açores, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
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- Teagasc Moorepark Food Reseach Centre, Fermoy, Cork, Ireland.,APC Microbiome Institute, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- APC Microbiome Institute, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Instituto de Investigação e Tecnologias Agrárias e do Ambiente dos Açores (IITAA), Universidade dos Açores, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
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Survival of Listeria monocytogenes during in vitro gastrointestinal digestion after exposure to 5 and 0.5 % sodium chloride. Food Microbiol 2019; 77:78-84. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2018.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2018] [Revised: 08/10/2018] [Accepted: 08/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Câmara SP, Dapkevicius A, Riquelme C, Elias RB, Silva C, Malcata FX, Dapkevicius M. Potential of lactic acid bacteria from Pico cheese for starter culture development. FOOD SCI TECHNOL INT 2019; 25:303-317. [PMID: 30646760 DOI: 10.1177/1082013218823129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Autochthonous lactic acid bacteria may provide a means of promoting the quality and safety of traditional fermented food products, in particular, artisanal cheeses. Pico cheese is an artisanal, dairy specialty of the Azores in risk of disappearing. Efforts to maintain its quality to the requirements of the modern markets are, thus, necessary. Lactic acid bacteria were isolated from artisanal Pico cheese, identified by sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene, and their potential as starter cultures was evaluated by studying their acidification ability, enzymatic activities (caseinolysis, lipolysis and API-ZYM profile), diacetyl and expolysaccharide production, autolysis, antimicrobial activity against Listeria monocytogenes ATCC 7466, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 29523, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853 and Clostridium perfringens ATCC 8357, sensory evaluation of odour formation in milk, syneresis and firmness of the curd. Several of the studied lactic acid bacteria isolates showed interesting properties for practical application as starters in artisanal cheese production. The isolates with the highest number of positive traits and, therefore, the most promising for starter development were Lactococcus lactis ssp. lactis L1C21M1, Lactobacillus paracasei L1B1E3, Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides L1C1E6, Lactobacillus casei L1A1E5 and L1C1E8.
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- S P Câmara
- 1 Food Technology Group, Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research and Technology (IITA-A), University of the Azores, Pico da Urze, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal.,2 Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of the Azores, Pico da Urze, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
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- 1 Food Technology Group, Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research and Technology (IITA-A), University of the Azores, Pico da Urze, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal.,3 Higher School of Technologies, University of the Azores, Pico da Urze, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
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- 1 Food Technology Group, Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research and Technology (IITA-A), University of the Azores, Pico da Urze, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
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- 2 Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of the Azores, Pico da Urze, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal.,4 CE3C - Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes/Azorean Biodiversity Group and University of the Azores, Pico da Urze, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
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- 1 Food Technology Group, Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research and Technology (IITA-A), University of the Azores, Pico da Urze, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal.,2 Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of the Azores, Pico da Urze, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
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- 5 LEPABE/Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, Oporto, Portugal
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- 1 Food Technology Group, Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research and Technology (IITA-A), University of the Azores, Pico da Urze, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal.,2 Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of the Azores, Pico da Urze, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
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Huang S, Gaucher F, Cauty C, Jardin J, Le Loir Y, Jeantet R, Chen XD, Jan G. Growth in Hyper-Concentrated Sweet Whey Triggers Multi Stress Tolerance and Spray Drying Survival in Lactobacillus casei BL23: From the Molecular Basis to New Perspectives for Sustainable Probiotic Production. Front Microbiol 2018; 9:2548. [PMID: 30405593 PMCID: PMC6204390 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.02548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2018] [Accepted: 10/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Lactobacillus casei BL23 has a recognized probiotic potential, which includes immune modulation, protection toward induced colitis, toward induced colon cancer and toward dissemination of pathogens. In L. casei, as well as in other probiotics, both probiotic and technological abilities are highly dependent (1) on the substrate used to grow bacteria and (2) on the process used to dry and store this biomass. Production and storage of probiotics, at a reasonable financial and environmental cost, becomes a crucial challenge. Food-grade media must be used, and minimal process is preferred. In this context, we have developed a “2-in-1” medium used both to grow and to dry L. casei BL23, considered a fragile probiotic strain. This medium consists in hyper-concentrated sweet whey (HCSW). L. casei BL23 grows in HCSW up to 30% dry matter, which is 6 times-concentrated sweet whey. Compared to isotonic sweet whey (5% dry matter), these growth conditions enhanced tolerance of L. casei BL23 toward heat, acid and bile salts stress. HCSW also triggered intracellular accumulation of polyphosphate, of glycogen and of trehalose. A gel-free global proteomic differential analysis further evidenced overexpression of proteins involved in pathways known to participate in stress adaptation, including environmental signal transduction, oxidative and metal defense, DNA repair, protein turnover and repair, carbohydrate, phosphate and amino acid metabolism, and in osmoadaptation. Accordingly, HCSW cultures of L. casei BL23 exhibited enhanced survival upon spray drying, a process known to drastically affect bacterial viability. This work opens new perspectives for sustainable production of dried probiotic lactobacilli, using food industry by-products and lowering energy costs.
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- Song Huang
- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Material Science, Soochow University, Jiangsu, China.,UMR1253 STLO, Agrocampus Ouest, INRA, Rennes, France
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- UMR1253 STLO, Agrocampus Ouest, INRA, Rennes, France.,Bioprox, Levallois-Perret, France
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- UMR1253 STLO, Agrocampus Ouest, INRA, Rennes, France
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- UMR1253 STLO, Agrocampus Ouest, INRA, Rennes, France
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- UMR1253 STLO, Agrocampus Ouest, INRA, Rennes, France
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Material Science, Soochow University, Jiangsu, China.,UMR1253 STLO, Agrocampus Ouest, INRA, Rennes, France
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Material Science, Soochow University, Jiangsu, China
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- UMR1253 STLO, Agrocampus Ouest, INRA, Rennes, France
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Domingos-Lopes MFP, Lamosa P, Stanton C, Ross RP, Silva CCG. Isolation and characterization of an exopolysaccharide-producing Leuconostoc citreum strain from artisanal cheese. Lett Appl Microbiol 2018; 67:570-578. [PMID: 30218539 DOI: 10.1111/lam.13073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2018] [Revised: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 08/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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High molar mass exopolysaccharides (EPS) produced from sucrose by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are of great interest as natural additives to use in foods, medical and pharmaceutical industry. This study aimed to identify the EPS produced by Leuconostoc citreum L3C1E7 isolated from Pico cheese and characterize the strain for technological and probiotic potential. Purified EPS was isolated from the culture of L. citreum L3C1E7 by ethanol precipitation, with a yield of 520 mg ml-1 . The EPS-producing strain had a mucoid phenotype and average molecular weight of 5·88 × 106 Da. The structural characterization of the purified EPS was determined by 1 H, 13 C and two-dimensional NMR spectroscopy. EPS was composed of alternating α-(1→6)-linked and α-(1→3)-linked D-glucopyranyl units, suggesting the existence of an alternan. The strain was slow acidifying, produced diacetyl and displayed high esterase/lipase and aminopeptidase activities, which promote the desirable flavours in dairy products. Moreover, L. citreum showed moderate resistance to the adverse conditions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and high adhesion to GI cells. This work provides a better understanding of EPS produced by L. citreum and the potential application of EPS-producing strain in food and/or as a probiotic culture. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: Some LAB strains are known to use extracellular glycoside-hydrolase enzymes for synthesizing a diversity of exopolysaccharides (EPS) with potential application as natural additives to foods. Previous studies have identified an EPS-producing Leuconostoc citreum strain with immunomodulatory properties. This work provides a better understanding of EPS produced by this strain and the potential application of the strain in food fermentation and/or as a probiotic culture.
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- M F P Domingos-Lopes
- Instituto de Investigação e Tecnologias Agrárias e do Ambiente (IITAA), Universidade dos Açores, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Teagasc Moorepark Food Research Centre, Fermoy, Cork, Ireland.,APC Microbiome Institute, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- APC Microbiome Institute, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Instituto de Investigação e Tecnologias Agrárias e do Ambiente (IITAA), Universidade dos Açores, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
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Ribeiro SC, Stanton C, Yang B, Ross RP, Silva CC. Conjugated linoleic acid production and probiotic assessment of Lactobacillus plantarum isolated from Pico cheese. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2017.12.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ribeiro SC, Ross RP, Stanton C, Silva CCG. Characterization and Application of Antilisterial Enterocins on Model Fresh Cheese. J Food Prot 2017; 80:1303-1316. [PMID: 28703625 DOI: 10.4315/0362-028x.jfp-17-031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Enterococcus faecalis strains isolated from an artisanal cheese were selected based on enterocin production against Listeria monocytogenes. The strains formed biofilms and presented high hydrophobic character and good autoaggregation and coaggregation capacity with L. monocytogenes. Strains L3A21M3 and L3B1K3 presented high survival under gastrointestinal conditions, were able to adhere to human intestinal cells (Caco-2 and HT-29), and blocked the adhesion and invasion of L. monocytogenes. The antilisterial activity of enterocins was not affected by pH (2 to 12), heating (100°C), and chemical and surfactant agents. However, strains L3A21M3 and L3A21M8 produced thermolabile enterocins, which were also sensible to extreme pH values. Enterocins exhibited a bacteriostatic mode of action against L. monocytogenes, and maximum production was observed during the stationary phase. Common enterocin structural genes were not detected by PCR amplification with specific primers, although an exhaustive screening was not performed. The enterocin produced by the L3B1K3 strain was purified and applied to model cheeses contaminated with L. monocytogenes. This enterocin reduced survival of L. monocytogenes on fresh cheeses in a dose-dependent manner. The highest dose tested (2,048 arbitrary units per g of cheese) was effective in reducing the pathogen counts to undetectable values throughout storage (6 to 72 h). These results suggest that these strains have great potential to be used as biopreservatives in the food industry and also as probiotics, with the potential to prevent L. monocytogenes gastrointestinal infection.
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- Susana C Ribeiro
- 1 Instituto de Investigação e Tecnologias Agrárias e do Ambiente (IITAA), Universidade dos Açores, 9700-042 Angra do Heroísmo, Açores, Portugal (ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0870-0071 [C.C.G.S.])
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- 2 College of Science, Engineering and Food Science, University College Cork, Ireland; and
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- 3 Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland
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- 1 Instituto de Investigação e Tecnologias Agrárias e do Ambiente (IITAA), Universidade dos Açores, 9700-042 Angra do Heroísmo, Açores, Portugal (ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0870-0071 [C.C.G.S.])
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Bleoancă I, Saje K, Mihalcea L, Oniciuc EA, Smole-Mozina S, Nicolau AI, Borda D. Contribution of high pressure and thyme extract to control Listeria monocytogenes in fresh cheese - A hurdle approach. INNOV FOOD SCI EMERG 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ifset.2016.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Ribeiro SC, O'Connor PM, Ross RP, Stanton C, Silva CC. An anti-listerial Lactococcus lactis strain isolated from Azorean Pico cheese produces lacticin 481. Int Dairy J 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2016.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Domingos-Lopes MFP, Stanton C, Ross PR, Dapkevicius MLE, Silva CCG. Genetic diversity, safety and technological characterization of lactic acid bacteria isolated from artisanal Pico cheese. Food Microbiol 2016; 63:178-190. [PMID: 28040167 DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2016.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2016] [Revised: 11/18/2016] [Accepted: 11/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
A total of 114 lactic acid bacteria were isolated at one and 21 days of ripening from a traditional raw cow's milk cheese without the addition of starter culture, produced by three artisanal cheese-makers in Azores Island (Pico, Portugal). Identification to species and strain level was accomplished by16S rRNA gene and PFGE analysis. Carbohydrate utilization profiles were obtained with the relevant API kits. Isolates were evaluated according to safety and technological criteria. The most frequently observed genus identified by 16S rRNA sequencing analysis was Enterococcus, whereas API system mostly identified Lactobacillus. The highest percentages of antibiotic resistance were to nalidixic acid (95%), and aminoglycosides (64-87%). All isolates were sensitive to several beta-lactam antibiotics and negative for histamine and DNase production. Gelatinase activity was detected in 49.1% of isolates, 43% were able to degrade casein and 93% were α-hemolytic. Most enterococci presented virulence genes, such as gelE, asaI, ace. Diacetyl production was found to be species dependent and one strain (Leu. citreum) produced exopolysaccharides. Selected strains were further studied for technological application and were found to be slow acid producers in milk and experimental cheeses, a desirable trait for adjunct cultures. Two strains were selected on the basis of technological and safety application as adjunct cultures in cheese production and presented the best cheese aroma and flavor in consumer preference tests. This is the first effort to characterize Pico cheese LAB isolates for potential application as adjunct cultures; the results suggest the potential of two strains to improve the quality of this traditional raw milk product.
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Affiliation(s)
- M F P Domingos-Lopes
- Centro de Investigação e Tecnologia Agrária e do Ambiente dos Açores (CITA-A), Universidade dos Açores, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
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- Teagasc Moorepark Food Research Centre, Fermoy, Cork, Ireland
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- APC Microbiome Institute, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Centro de Investigação e Tecnologia Agrária e do Ambiente dos Açores (CITA-A), Universidade dos Açores, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação e Tecnologia Agrária e do Ambiente dos Açores (CITA-A), Universidade dos Açores, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal.
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