Cereal-based probiotic foods

Barley and oats contain 3-glucan (Angelov et al., 2006), a prebiotic that may contribute to the reduction of LDL-cholesterol levels by 20-30%, and in this way may also contribute to a decrease in the risk of cardiovascular diseases (Gallaher, 2000 Stark Madar, 1994 Wrick, 1994). For a polysaccharide or oligosaccharide to be characterised as a prebiotic, it should withstand digestion in the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract, be hydrolysable, be soluble, and stimulate the growth 

To increase the number of beneficial bacteria in the gut, large numbers of probiotic bacteria have to be consumed by means of capsules or by using food as vector. Incorporating suitable dietary polysaccharides or oligosaccharides to the capsules may be even more effective. The latter is referred to as the prebiotic concept. Arabinoxylan is another prebiotic compound commonly found in wheat and rye (Crittenden et al., 2002 Jaskari et al., 1998 Karppinen, 2003). 

1 Beneficial properties of lactic acid bacteria isolated from boza 

Enterococcus mundtii ST4V isolated from soya beans produces abroad-spectrum bacteriocin active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and has antiviral activity (Todorov et al., 2009). The aim of the study of Todorov et al. (2009) 

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