Unlocking the probiotic potential of Borassus flabellifer sap: isolation and biochemical characterization of novel lactic acid bacteria

Rajkumar et al.,

Lactobacillus | Borassus

Vol: 11; Iss. 10; Oct 25 | ISSN: 2454-5422

Lactobacillus species are the bacteria that were isolated and identified from the sap of Borassus flabellifer. These species produce lactic acid. In addition to its important role in diabetes control, the probiotic microbiota has other advantageous properties including antibacterial and antibiotic agents and is essential for gastrointestinal health. Various laboratory procedures were used to identify and isolate lactic acid bacteria (LAB).The growth morphology on the selected media, growth at a different temperature, and other biochemical tests were used to identify them. Sugar from Borassus flabellifer was gathered at random from nearby markets for bacteriological analysis. Fresh Palmyra palm sugar samples were collected and cultured on de Man, Rogosa, and Sharpe (MRS) agar to isolate Lactobacillus species. The current study determines Lactobacillus species probiotic capacity. Various laboratory procedures were used to identify and isolate LAB. The growth morphology on the selected media, growth at a different temperature, and other biochemical tests were used to identify them. The purpose of this study was to isolate and characterize LAB with probiotic properties from Palmyra palm sugar.

Dr. Palpperumal S, Head & Assistant Professor, PG & Research Department of Microbiology, V.H.N. Senthikumara Nadar College (Autonomous), Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu