Effect of Various Encapsulating Materials on the Stability of Probiotic Bacteria

: Ten probiotic bacteria, including Lactobacillus rhamnosus , Bifidobacterium longum , L. salivarius , L. plantarum , L. acidophilus , L. paracasei , B. lactis type Bl‐04, B. lactis type Bi‐07, HOWARU L. rhamnosus , and HOWARU B. bifidum , were encapsulated in various coating materials, namely alginate, guar gum, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, and carrageenan gum. The various encapsulated probiotic bacteria were studied for their acid and bile...