A study of the growth of Lactobacillus acidophilus in bovine, ovine and caprine milk |
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| Authors: | Alexandra P Drakoularakou C Kehagias P N Karakanas S Koulouris D Timbis |
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| Affiliation: | Laboratory of Dairy Technology, School of Food Technology and Nutrition, Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Athens, Saint Spyridon St, 12210 Egaleo, Athens, Greece |
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| Abstract: | The fermentation of reconstituted bovine, ovine and caprine milks with Lactobacillus acidophilus was investigated. Better growth of Lb. acidophilus was observed in ovine milk, but higher acidities developed in caprine milk. The high acidity produced after 12 h of fermentation (pH 3.9) created a hostile environment for the survival of the microorganism in caprine milk. |
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| Keywords: | Growth Lactobacillus acidophilus Bovine Ovine Caprine milk |
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