FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD
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Streptococcus thermophilus
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Lactobacillus acidophilus
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Leuconostoc citrovorum
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Streptococcus lactis
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Detailed explanation-1: -Streptococcus thermophilus is widely used as a starter culture in cheese, yogurt, and other cultured dairy products. Due to its commercial importance, the physiological, ecological, and metabolic properties of S. thermophilus have been well described.
Detailed explanation-2: -Overview. Streptococcus thermophilus (S. thermophilus) is a type of probiotic ("good” bacteria) found in the digestive tract. It produces lactic acid in the gut.
Detailed explanation-3: -thermophilus’ main health benefits is in improving the function of the gastrointestinal tract. Because it can survive the harsh conditions of the gut without being destroyed by bile and gastric acid, S. thermophilus is an excellent probiotic for promoting the growth of healthy bacteria in the intestines.