In the northeastern part of India, more than 250 different kinds of fermented foods and alcoholic beverages are produced and consumed [3]. Due to its probiotic properties, improved shelf life, protection, sensory benefits, and nutritional value, fermented foods, beverages have grown in popularity and are used more regularly [4]. Probiotics, or fermented meals with living bacteria, have gained appeal to improve human health in recent years [5]. The WHO (World Health Organization) defines probiotics as "live bacteria that,
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