Lactobacillus are a part of the lactic acid bacteria group that convert sugars to lactic acid. They are gram-positive, rod shaped and anaerobic.
They inhabit the intestines of humans and animals and are used to make fermented food such as sauerkraut, kimchi, milk kefir, water kefir.
Lactobacillus can also be found in some dietary supplements.
Many strains of lactobacillus are considered probiotics. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that impart healthful properties to it’s host. Examples of some lactobacillus probiotics include (but are not limited to):
Lactobacillus casei
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
Lactobacillus brevis
Lactobacillus rhamnosus