Isolation and Characterization of Exopolysaccharide-Producing Lactobacillus plantarum SKT109 from Tibet Kefir

Lactobacillus plantarum SKT109 was isolated and identified from Tibet Kefir, and the exopolysaccharride (EPS)-producing properties of the strain were evaluated. Growth of strain SKT109 in a semi-defined medium at 37°C increased the viscosity of the medium, corresponding to production of an EPS (58.6...

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Main Authors: Wang Ji, Zhao Xiao, Tian Zheng, He Congcong, Yang Yawei, Yang Zhennai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research 2015-12-01
Series:Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/pjfns.2015.65.issue-4/pjfns-2015-0023/pjfns-2015-0023.xml?format=INT