Dairy Microbes
- Seven Leuconostoc isolates with flavour were identified (EPS positive).
- Two L. lactis isolates with characteristics of fast acidifier were identified.
- Two new species- S. macedonicus (SRC) and S. infantarius (HRL) have been identified.
- Six Lactobacillus spp. having phytase degrading potential and strong antifungal activity have been isolated form milk-cereal fermented products (Rabadi samples)
- One amylytic strain of Pediococcus acidolactici isolated can be used as starter culture in preparation of milk-cereal fermented products.
- Diacetyl and EPS (15) producing strains of Leuconostoc spp., isolated with potential for use as starter cultures for low fat fermented milks, lassi and use as natural biothickeners / stabilizers in various food applications.