Probiotics are a group of microorganisms that when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. They build up health effects by number of ways viz. improving immune function, enhancing proper digestion, fighting against pathogens etc. Various species are proved to possess probiotic properties. Most important is that the selected probiotic strain must be able to survive in human gut, as the gut offers a difficult environment. In the present study, lactic acid bacteria was isolated from curd and its probiotic potentials were evaluated. Studies were carried out to isolate and identify microorganisms for probiotic use. | Assessment of probiotic potential of lactic acid bacteria isolated from curd and its application using fruit juice
