Functional Food | Probiotic Biotechnology
Saiful Islam, Tanim Jabid Hossain, Sanjida Afrin, Shanta Paul, Mohammed Sajjad Hossain Bappi, Ferdausi Ali, Jannatul Ferdouse
Scientific Reports, 2026
| Author-note | The study highlights multifunctional probiotic candidates with combined health-promoting and technological benefits. The bacterial strains demonstrated tolerance to gut-like stress, antimicrobial activity against foodborne pathogens, and antioxidant potential. They also showed ability to reduce biofilms and enhance food quality through fermentation-related traits. Importantly, these strains contributed to improved food safety by reducing microbial loads in perishable foods, pointing to applications in natural preservation and functional foods. This integrated evaluation positions the strains as promising candidates for sustainable food systems and health-focused innovations.