Characterization of potential probiotic starter cultures of lactic acid bacteria isolated from Ethiopian fermented cereal beverages, Naaqe and Cheka.

In this study, we selected six LAB strains with antipathogenic, immunostimulatory and starter culture potentials that can be used as autochthonous probiotic starters for Naaqe and Cheka fermentations, once their health benefit is ascertained in a clinical trial as a next step.