Extraction and characterization of various prebiotics from some plant and food based sources Department: Microbiology By: Dempelove Project ID: 8840 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study focused on the extraction, purification, and functional characterization of prebiotic compounds from locally sourced garlic (Allium sativum) and onion (Allium cepa). The prebiotics were extracted using Soxhlet extraction with n-hexane, followed by ethanol precipitation for purification. Antimicrobial assays were performed using the agar well diffusion method against common pathogens (Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli) to evaluate inhibitory activity. Additionally, the potential of the extracts to support probiotic growth was assessed using Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus acidophilus. Results indicated that while garlic and onion oils demonstrated modest antimicrobial effects compared to the antibiotic control (ampicillin), they exhibited promising prebiotic potential through their synergistic activity with probiotic strains. Statistical analysis confirmed significant differences in antibacterial activity between the test samples and control (p 0.05). These findings suggest that garlic and onion extracts could serve as low-cost, locally sourced ingredients in the development of functional foods and nutraceuticals aimed at improving gut health and combating microbial infections. This study contributes to the growing field of natural prebiotics and supports the use of indigenous plant resources for health-promoting interventions....Preview Download Preview +Other Microbiology project topics and materials you might be interested in»Isolation and identification of microbes associated with spoilage bread»Bacterial analysis of urine polluted environment in federal polytechnic Nekede, Owerri»Microbiological quality of palm kernel fruits»Microbiological evaluation of home made grape juice»Therapeutic potential of Moringa Oleifera leaves»Antibacterial activity of honey on staphylococcus aureusescherichia coli and streptococcus pyogen isolated from wound»Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial assessment of Spondias Mombin (Ijikara)»Bacteriological monitoring of abattoirs in Ehime Mbano in Imo state»Proximate, selected vitamins, and minerals analysis of Moringa Oleifera»Biodeterioration of natural and artifical stone»The effect of crude avocado and pawpaw leaves extract on kidney function of guinea pigs»Isolation and characterization of fungi associated with the spoilage of corn grown in farms in Rukpokwu community»Microbial examination of raw meat obtained at main abattoir, Offa»Isolation and identification of bacterial aerosols bioaerosols dump sites in Yenagoa»Incidence of staphylococcus and salmonella species in Kunuaya retailed in Yenagoa