Potential of IDCC 4301 isolated from breast milk-fed infant feces as a probiotic and functional ingredient.

Probiotics provide important health benefits to the host by improving intestinal microbial balance and have been widely consumed as dietary supplements. In this study, we investigated whether IDCC 4301 (BL), isolated from feces of breast milk-fed infants, is safe to consume. Based on the guidelines established by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), safety tests such as antibiotic susceptibility, hemolysis, toxic compound formation (i.

HbxB Is a Key Regulator for Stress Response and β-Glucan Biogenesis in .

Homeobox transcription factors are conserved in eukaryotes and act as multi-functional transcription factors in filamentous fungi. Previously, it was demonstrated that HbxB governs fungal development and spore viability in . Here, the role of HbxB in was further characterized.

Safety assessment of IDCC 2201 used for product manufacturing in Korea.

Safety evaluation of probiotics has become increasingly important for human consumption in food industry. The aims of this study were to assess safety of IDCC 2201 through in vitro and in vivo tests. In results, this strain was found to be negative for hemolytic and β-glucuronidase activity.

Influence of E-beam irradiation on microbiological and physicochemical properties and fatty acid profile of frozen duck meat.

This study investigated the effect of different doses (0, 3, and 7 kGy) of e-beam on the microbiological and physicochemical qualities and the profile of fatty acids of the frozen duck meat (FDM). Electron beam at the dose of 3 kGy showed more than 2 log and 1 log cycles of reduction in the total bacterial (TAB) and coliform counts (TCC), respectively. The results indicated an increase in the TBARS values (1.

Combined effect of chitosan coating and modified atmosphere packaging on fresh-cut cucumber.

Fresh-cut cucumber was coated with different concentrations of edible chitosan solutions and packaged in air-, nitrogen-, and argon-based MA to preserve quality and extend shelf life. The effectiveness of individual and combined treatments on some quality parameters was examined at intervals during 12 days storage at a temperature of 5°C. The concentration of chitosan solutions significantly affected the performance of fresh-cut cucumber in MA packages.