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LACTIC BACTERIUM [1 record]

Record 1 2002-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cheese and Dairy Products
CONT

The predominant organisms present in the usual lactic starter are [Streptococcus] lactis and/or S. cremoris. Certain aroma-producing bacteria, [Leuconostoc] citrovorum and L. dextranicum, may be present in smaller numbers.

Key term(s)
  • lactic acid starter

French

Domaine(s)
  • Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
DEF

Culture de bactéries lactiques sélectionnées capables de se multiplier dans le lait, le caillé ou la crème pour produire au moment favorable l'acidité et l'arôme recherchés.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Productos lácteos
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