OBL 146 - Transmitted light microscopes

Application Description

Probiotics are foods with viable microorganisms that should be eaten regularly, especially if you have intestinal problems. They are found in sauerkraut, yogurt, kimchi, hard cheese, kombucha, etc. When developing or controlling foods of this type, the number of living lactic acid bacteria is checked under a microscope, as a certain number of this type of bacteria must be present for the quality of the product.

Additional information

The intestines of a healthy adult are full of trillions of bacteria, the so-called intestinal flora or microbiome. Lactic acid bacteria in particular play an important role. Both in the utilization of nutrients and in various functions of our immune system. Probiotics are substances in our food that contain these viable microorganisms and that we should eat regularly. Especially if we have intestinal problems. They are found in sauerkraut, yogurt, kimchi, hard cheese, kombucha and much more. When developing or controlling foods of this type, the number of living lactic acid bacteria is checked under the microscope, as a certain number of this type of bacteria must be present for the quality of the product.