Probiotic and Safety Characterization of Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum ZZM01 Isolated from Mink

In recent years, probiotics have attracted increasing attention due to their roles in gut health regulation, antimicrobial activity, and metabolic benefits. Given the high-fat dietary characteristics of mink, their intestinal microbiota represents a potential source of functionally valuable lactic acid bacteria. In this study, we evaluated the probiotic properties, safety profile, and functional potential of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum ZZM01 isolated from mink intestine. ZZM01 exhibited good tolerance to simulated gastrointestinal conditions, with survival rates of 71.92