Genomic Insights into the Probiotic Functionality and Safety of Lactiplantibacillus pentosus Strain TBRC 20328 for Future Food Innovation

Lactiplantibacillus species have been historically used for food applications. Although sev- eral species are regarded as safe according to their regulatory status, the safety issues and functional roles of these lactic acid bacteria have been given attention. A selected Lactiplan- tibacillus strain TBRC 20328, with probiotic properties isolated from fermented Isan-style pork sausage (Mam), was evaluated for its safety through whole-genome sequencing and analysis using integrative...