Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus WH.FH-19: Probiotic Traits, Fermentation Performance, and Potential for Functional Fermented Milk Production.

2026-01-12
Foods (Basel, Switzerland) 15(2)
- Shiyuan Sun
- Lu Feng
- Liping Sun
- Xuemei Zhu
- Mo Zhou
- Xinling Li
- Guangqing Mu

PubMed: 41596870
DOI: 10.3390/foods15020271

Study Design

Methods: In vitro characterization and kinetic studies of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus WH.FH-19 in bovine milk, with safety assessment and synergistic fermentation with L. bulgaricus CICC 6047 and S. thermophilus CICC 6038 using a defined inoculum ratio.

Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus WH.FH-19 exhibits robust probiotic and technological traits for fermented dairy applications. L. rhamnosus WH.FH-19 shows superior functional potential compared to the benchmark strain Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG. Kinetic studies confirm L. rhamnosus WH.FH-19's vigorous growth and rapid acidification kinetics in bovine milk. In vitro characterization reveals enhanced probiotic properties, including significantly greater epithelial adhesion, tolerance to gastrointestinal stresses, cholesterol assimilation capacity, and antioxidant activity. Comprehensive safety assessment demonstrated the absence of hemolysis, sensitivity to clinically relevant antibiotics, and negligible tyramine production. Optimal synergistic fermentation with L. bulgaricus CICC 6047 and S. thermophilus CICC 6038 was achieved using a defined inoculum ratio. Under these conditions, L. rhamnosus WH.FH-19 specifically potentiated the activity of the S. thermophilus strain, accelerating fermentation kinetics without subsequent post-acidification while improving product sensory attributes. These findings establish L. rhamnosus WH.FH-19 as a safe, functionally robust probiotic with significant technological benefit for commercial fermented dairy production.

Research Insights

Supplement	Dose	Health Outcome	Effect Type	Effect Size	Source
Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lr-32	—	Improved Cell Adhesion	Beneficial	Moderate	View source In vitro characterization reveals enhanced probiotic properties, including significantly greater epithelial adhesion, tolerance to gastrointestinal stresses, cholesterol assimilation capacity, and antioxidant activity.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lr-32	—	Improved Cholesterol Metabolism	Beneficial	Moderate	View source In vitro characterization reveals enhanced probiotic properties, including significantly greater epithelial adhesion, tolerance to gastrointestinal stresses, cholesterol assimilation capacity, and antioxidant activity.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lr-32	—	Improved Stress Tolerance	Beneficial	Moderate	View source In vitro characterization reveals enhanced probiotic properties, including significantly greater epithelial adhesion, tolerance to gastrointestinal stresses, cholesterol assimilation capacity, and antioxidant activity.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lr-32	—	Increased Antioxidant Activity	Beneficial	Moderate	View source In vitro characterization reveals enhanced probiotic properties, including significantly greater epithelial adhesion, tolerance to gastrointestinal stresses, cholesterol assimilation capacity, and antioxidant activity.