CHARACTERIZATION OF LACTOCOCCUS STRAINS AND THEIR USING IN DAIRY TECHNOLOGY

<p><em>Lactococcus lactis</em> species is one of the most important groups of lactic acid bacteria that are used in the dairy industry. <em>Lactococci </em>are generally found on plants and the skins of animals. Special interest is placed on the study of <em>Lacto...

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Main Authors: Gabriel Greif, Mária Greifová, Zuzana Hladíková, Jana Smetanková
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: HACCP Consulting 2012-02-01
Series:Potravinarstvo
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Online Access:http://www.potravinarstvo.com/journal1/index.php/potravinarstvo/article/view/162
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Summary:<p><em>Lactococcus lactis</em> species is one of the most important groups of lactic acid bacteria that are used in the dairy industry. <em>Lactococci </em>are generally found on plants and the skins of animals. Special interest is placed on the study of <em>Lactococcus lactis</em> ssp. <em>lactis</em> and <em>Lactococcus lactis</em> ssp. <em>cremoris</em>, as they are the strains used as starter cultures in industrial dairy fermentation. The major functions of this species in dairy fermentation are the production of lactic acid, formation of flavour and aroma compounds, development of ripened cheese texture and antimicrobial activity against spoilage bacteria and moulds.<br /><br /><strong>doi:10.5219/162</strong></p>
ISSN:1338-0230
1337-0960