STUDY OF MICROBIAL ADHESION TO SOLVENTS AND RESISTANCE OF ABORIGINAL STRAINS SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE TO DIFFERENT PH VALUES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53729/MV-AS.2023.02.14Keywords:
probiotics, fermentation, fruit juices, microbial adhesion, growth index.Abstract
From 180 strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast isolated from various plant substrates, 15 strains were selected according to previously studied technological parameters such as digestion rate and organoleptic characteristics of fermented fruit juices. The selected strains were tested for their ability to survive at low pH values and having high microbial adhesion to organic solvents.
Seven strains (BB-5, BB-32, VSs-2, Az-12, Al-06, Gl-8, Ab-13) showed a higher percentage of microbial adhesion to organic solvents. The highest tolerance to low pH=3 with a growth index >90% was found in 4 strains identified as Saccharomyces cerevisiae Al-06 (from grapes), Saccharomyces cerevisiae Gl-8 (from sugar sargo juice), Saccharomyces cerevisiae BB-5 (from cherry juice) and Saccharomyces cerevisiae Az-12 (from pomegranate juice). These strains show the best characteristics, and one of the tested strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Az-12 has the potential to be used for the production of nutritional supplements, functional food drinks, and also as a probiotic for therapeutic purposes.