Screening of phytase producing lactic acid bacteria and their application to decrease phytic acid in jack beans (Canavalia ensiformis)

Phytase (myo-inositol hexakis-phosphate phosphohydrolase) is an enzyme capable of hydrolyzing phytic acid (PA). The hydrolysis of PA by phytase leads to an increase in the bioavailability of the minerals for humans or animals. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are considered safe phytase producers for further applications. Nevertheless, the best candidate for phytase-producing LAB remains to be explored. Lactiplantibacillus plantarum IIA-1A5, Lactobacillus acidophilus IIA-2B4, Enterococcus faecium...