Composition of a microbial community supporting growth of probiotic Limosilactobacillus reuteri in milk

From year to year, an increasing number of people face a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders and general health problems, often caused by an imbalance in the gastrointestinal microbiota. That is why developing products to normalize the state of the microflora is a priority in creating preventive health products. It has been established that products based on the gastrointestinal tract’s autochthonous microbiota are beneficial, technologically simple, and affordable, relying on lactobacilli, which are part of the normal human microflora.
From the perspective of marketing and the legal and regulatory framework, probiotic starter cultures are the best for development, as they can be used to produce many tasty and healthy food products that have all the necessary characteristics and are relatively inexpensive. The use of various species can contribute to new positive health effects and aid in the treatment of different diseases. Therefore, species like Limosilactobacillus reuteri, which is beneficial for human health and might be used in the treatment of various diseases, are interesting objects of study.

Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Gänzle

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Partner:

Lviv Polytechnic National University

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture and Food; Biomanufacturing; Biotechnology

University:

University of Alberta

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