Probiotic properties of Bacillus strains isolated from stingless bee (Heterotrigona itama) honey collected across Malaysia

• Main Authors: Zulkhairi Amin, Fatin Aina, Sabri, Suriana, Ismail, Maznah, Chan, Kim Wei, Ismail, Norsharina, Mohd Esa, Norhaizan, Mohd Lila, Mohd Azmi, Zawawi, Norhasnida
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI 2020
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/38104/1/38104.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/38104/; https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/1/278

This study aimed to isolate, identify, and evaluate the probiotic properties of Bacillus species from honey of the stingless bee Heterotrigona itama. Bacillus spp. were isolated from five different H. itama meliponicultures, and the isolates were characterized through Gram-staining and a catalase te...