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International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology
Print ISSN: 2395-6011 | Online ISSN: 2395-602X (www.ijsrst.com)
doi : https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRST218556
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Evaluation of Prebiotic and Antimicrobial Properties of
Natural Extracts
Naina Bhanjer, Prachi Bhatia, Dr. Sejal Rathod
Department of Biotechnology, Kishinchand Chellaram College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Article Info
Volume 8, Issue 5
Page Number : 390-398
Publication Issue
September-October-2021
Article History
Accepted : 10 Oct 2021
Published : 19 Oct 2021
ABSTRACT
Prebiotics are compounds in food that induce growth or activity of beneficial
microorganisms & are beneficial for host health. The most common example is in
the gastrointestinal tract, where prebiotics alter composition of organisms in the
gut microbiome. Prebiotics are the non-digestible fibers or carbohydrates that gut
bacteria can digest, and prebiotics adds nutritional value & help healthy bacteria
grow. Prebiotics are associated with Probiotic, microbes which keep intestine
healthy and enhance immune system by fighting with harmful bacteria. This
study centers on evaluation of prebiotic properties for natural, aqueous extracts of
Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis miller), Kokum dried (Garcinia indica), and
Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum) by stimulation of growth, of probiotic organism
Lactobacillus casei isolated on Sterile Man Rogosa Sharpe Agar and was measured
colorimetrically at 545 nm. Antimicrobial and biopreservative study were also
performed of these extracts. Hence to evaluate the variable properties of being
used in cancer treatment, cosmetics, food industry, etc. Presence of Vitamin C in
these plants by DCPIP method broadens the idea of Prebiotics applications, like
better immune health and wound healing. Probiotic organism is also used in
horticulture, in this study it resulted in enhancing the process of germination,
Lactobacillus casei of 108cfu/ml was incorporated in soil to enhance germination
of fenugreek seed and kokum extract as a prebiotic source. Additionally, an online
survey with Questionnaire methodology was conducted on Awareness and usage
about prebiotic and probiotics by online platform and results were analyzed by
graphical and statistical method.
Keywords : Prebiotic, Lactobacillus casei, Colorimetrically, Biopreservative,
Germination.