Publication: Optimization of cryoprotectants for freeze-dried potential probiotic Enterococcus faecalis and evaluation of its storage stability
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2021-01-01
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15322300
07373937
07373937
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2-s2.0-85107866731
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Mahidol University
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Drying Technology. (2021)
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Chonticha Romyasamit, Phanvasri Saengsuwan, Panadda Boonserm, Benjamas Thamjarongwong, Kamonnut Singkhamanan Optimization of cryoprotectants for freeze-dried potential probiotic Enterococcus faecalis and evaluation of its storage stability. Drying Technology. (2021). doi:10.1080/07373937.2021.1931294 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/76561
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Optimization of cryoprotectants for freeze-dried potential probiotic Enterococcus faecalis and evaluation of its storage stability
Abstract
Probiotic application remains a challenge since decades, as microorganisms lose their viability and functionality during the manufacture and storage of freeze-dried powders. Appropriate cryoprotectants are important in achieving particular probiotic preparation. Recently, Enterococcus spp. such as Enterococcus faecalis and E. faecium have been used as probiotics for human or animal health promotion. We aimed to determine a suitable protectant to protect the viability and pathogen inhibition potential of E. faecalis probiotic strains during freeze-drying and subsequent storage. E. faecalis probiotic strains were lyophilized in the presence of glucose, fructose, sucrose, skim milk, and distilled water. The lyophilized vials were stored at 4 °C for up to 30 days. Then, the cells from these vials were evaluated for their probiotic functionality. Among several protectants, skim milk exhibited highly protective capability to protect E. faecalis cell viability during freeze-drying and 30-day storage, with survival rates of E. faecalis strains ranging from 95.96 ± 0.20% to 103.42 ± 1.96% and 95.68 ± 0.72% to 102.95 ± 2.12%, respectively. The presence of skim milk could also effectively enhance the antimicrobial activity of all freeze-dried E. faecalis strains against toxigenic Clostridium difficile strains and maintain their activity after 30-day storage. Furthermore, hemolytic analysis demonstrated the safety of these freeze-dried E. faecalis strains. Overall, the results indicate that skim milk could be used as a suitable cryoprotective substance for freeze-dried E. faecalis probiotics, with potential applications in functional food, medicine, and feed industries.