Chitooligosaccharide is a chitosan derived compound resulting from the deacetylation of chitin which has great potential as a natural source of prebiotics due to its indigestible nature and beneficial effects on probiotic bacteria. This study aims to determine the effect of submicroscopic Chitooligosaccharide in stimulating the growth of Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota. Chitooligosaccharide …