Microbiological, technological and therapeutic properties of kefir: a natural probiotic beverage
Kefir is a fermented milk beverage produced by the action of bacteria and yeasts that exist in symbiotic association in kefir grains. The artisanal production of the kefir is based on the tradition of the peoples of Caucasus, which has spread to other parts of the world, from the late 19th century,...
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Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Microbiologia
2013-01-01
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Series: | Brazilian Journal of Microbiology |
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