Cultivation media for lactic acid bacteria used in dairy products. Issue 4 (14th November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hayek, Saeed A.; Gyawali, Rabin; Aljaloud, Sulaiman O.; Krastanov, Albert; Ibrahim, Salam A.
• Is Part Of: Journal of dairy research. Volume 86:Issue 4(2019)
• Page Start: 490
• Page End: 502
• Publication Date: 2019-11-14
• Subjects: Cultivation media, -- dairy products, -- lactic acid bacteria, -- low cost ingredients, -- MRS; Dairying -- Periodicals; Dairying -- Research -- Periodicals; 636.214205
• DOI: 10.1017/S002202991900075X
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-0299

Abstract

Abstract: This review aims to familiarize the reader with research efforts on the cultivation media of lactic acid bacteria (LAB). We have also included a brief discussion on standard ingredients used in LAB media and chemically defined media as related to bacterial growth requirements. Recent research has focused on modifying standard media for the enumeration, differentiation, isolation, and identification of starter cultures and probiotics. Even though large numbers of these media have been developed to serve dairy microbial control, they have failed to provide consistent results. The research consequently points to the need to develop a reliable lactobacilli growth medium for the dairy industry.