The Application of Probiotic Bacteria from Strawberry ( × Duch.) in the Fermentation of Strawberry Tree Fruit ( L.) Extract.

The search for unexplored plant resources that would provide a good basis for the development of novel probiotic functional foods is rapidly increasing. In this context, the strawberry tree fruit ( L.) is particularly interesting, as it is rich in numerous antioxidant bioactive compounds that have been shown to be beneficial to health, but have not yet found industrial applications.