“…FAE activity was identified in several lactobacilli, including L. fermentum, L. reuteri, L. leichmanni, and L. farciminis, however the genes encoding the FAEs were not identified (Donaghy et al, 1998). It is hypothesized that probiotic bacteria could enhance the release of bioactive phenolic acids from dietary fiber by producing the necessary FAE activity and aiding in the assimilation of phenolic acids.…”