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The increasing consumption of gutkha, a smokeless tobacco product, poses severe public health risks due to its high nicotine, areca nut alkaloids, slaked lime and catechu—substances known to cause serious oral and systemic health problems. Nicotine is the major addictive and toxic compound, while catechu and lime contribute to severe staining of oral tissues and public spaces. This study investigates the probiotic bacterium Lacticaseibacillus paracasei for its potential to degrade nicotine and reduce catechu-induced stains. L. paracasei was isolated from fermented milk products and identified based on morphological and molecular characteristics. Nicotine degradation and stain-reducing activities were quantified spectrophotometrically. The Lacticaseibacillus paracasei isolate exhibited significant nicotine degradation efficiency and noticeable reduction of catechu stains. These findings suggest that L. paracasei can serve as a potential bio-agent for developing probiotic formulations or modified gutkha products aimed at reducing tobacco-related toxicity and improving public hygiene.
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