Bacillus amyloliquefaciens belongs to the genus Bacillus and family Baciliaceae. It is
ubiquitously found in food, plants, animals, soil, and in different
environments. In this review, the application of B. amyloliquefaciens in probiotic and prebiotic microbes in fermentation, synthesis,
and hydrolysis of food compounds is discussed as well as further insights
into its potential application and gaps. B. amyloliquefaciens is also a potential microbe in the synthesis of bioactive compounds
including peptides and exopolysaccharides. In addition, it can synthesize
antimicrobial compounds (e.g., Fengycin, and Bacillomycin Lb), which
makes its novelty in the food sector greater. Moreover, it imparts
and improves the functional, sensory, and shelf life of the end products.
The hydrolysis of complex compounds including insoluble proteins,
carbohydrates, fibers, hemicellulose, and lignans also shows that B. amyloliquefaciens is a multifunctional and potential
microbe which can be applied in the food industry and in functional
food processing.