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The exploitation of microorganisms in the processing of dairy products

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Exploitation of Microorganisms

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The manufacture of cheese, yoghurt and other fermented milks and some types of butter depends on the activity of starter microorganisms. The most important of these, are species of Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Leuconostoc and Streptococcus which form part of a group commonly referred to as lactic acid bacteria (LAB). Recently, use of a fifth member, Pediococcus, has been proposed (Tzanetakis et al., 1991). A further recent development, stimulated by increased interest in the therapeutic properties of fermented milks is the use of the intestinal organism Bifidobacterium in starter cultures. Properties of starter bacteria are summarized in Table 11.1.

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    D. Gareth Jones

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Varnam, A.H. (1993). The exploitation of microorganisms in the processing of dairy products. In: Jones, D.G. (eds) Exploitation of Microorganisms. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-1532-2_11

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