Probiotic-Mediated Detoxification of Xenobiotics and Carcinogens

Foods, feed, and agricultural produce are persistently predisposed to contamination by microbes and microbial toxins, xenobiotics such as agro-industrial chemicals. As a consequence, dairy foods, meat, and agricultural products which constitute human diet serve as sources of toxicants. In view of increasing pervasiveness of xenobiotics in food, it is essential to develop economical, proficient, and consumer-friendly approaches to remove the contaminants. Biotechnological interventions, particularly the biocatalytic detoxification or removal of toxicants, microbial adsorption, and conversion into less toxic forms are the desirable strategies.