This invention discloses a strain of *
Bifidobacterium longum* SRU-1, possessing both
bile salt hydrolase activity and α-
glucosidase inhibitory activity, with accession number CGMCC No. 36397. This strain was isolated from infant
feces and identified as *
Bifidobacterium longum* through morphological and molecular biological analysis. It exhibits excellent acid and bile salt tolerance, is non-hemolytic, and demonstrates superior self-aggregation and hydrophobicity. It can scavenge
DPPH free radicals and possesses potential for lowering
cholesterol and assisting in
blood sugar control. This invention also provides its culture method; optimizing the culture medium can significantly increase the bacterial density, with the
viable cell count reaching 1.34 × 10⁻⁶ when 20% prickly
pear juice is added. 11 The concentration of CFU / mL is 5.8 times that of TPY medium. This strain can be used to ferment yogurt, producing a product with an acidity of 100°T-110°T and pH 4.4, excellent
water retention, and combining the functions of probiotics with the nutritional advantages of prickly
pear. It fills the technological gap in prickly
pear multifunctional yogurt and is suitable for industrial food production.