Exopolysaccharides of Lactic Acid Bacteria: Production, Purification and Health Benefits towards Functional Food

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are capable of synthesising metabolites known as exopolysaccharides (EPS) during fermentation. Traditionally, EPS plays an important role in fermented dairy products through their gelling and thickening properties, but they can also be beneficial to human health. This bioa...

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Main Authors: Helena Mylise Sørensen, Keith D. Rochfort, Susan Maye, George MacLeod, Dermot Brabazon, Christine Loscher, Brian Freeland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/14/2938