Characterization of lactic acid bacteria isolated from street pickles of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT: Traditionally fermented pickles are a popular street food in Bangladesh famous for their unique flavors and health benefits. Pickles are often prepared by fermentation using lactic acid bacteria (LAB) that can act as probiotics. The study was aimed to isolate and characterize lactic acid bacteria from pickle samples collected from streets of Dhaka city, as well as assess the microbial quality of pickles for food safety. A total of 30 pickle samples of different kinds were collected from streets of Dhaka city. Isolation and identification were conducted using conventional cultural and biochemical tests, followed by molecular confirmation of identity. Antibiotic susceptibility of isolates was investigated against 7 antibiotics of different groups. Antimicrobial activity of LAB isolates was a

SUBMITTER: Banik A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10320110 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature