Strains of Lactobacillus with antifungal properties
AssigneeDupont Nutrition Biosciences Aps
InventorsHeike Ursula Morgenstern, Connie Benfeldt
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Abstract
The present invention relates to novel strains of Lactobacillus as well as preparations and compositions, such as fermentation broths, protective cultures, final food or feed product with Lactobacillus alone or in combination with bacteria of the genus Propionibacterium. The present invention further relates to methods for the controlling of growth of a contaminant, such as a bacteria, yeast or mould by using these novel strains of Lactobacillus.
Claims15
A method of preparing a fermented final food or feed product,
- comprising adding to a food or feed matrix, together with a starter culture, Lactobacillus plantarum DSM 25833 bacteria or a bacterial preparation comprising Lactobacillus plantarum DSM 25833 bacteria, in the preparation of a fermented final food or feed product, wherein the Lactobacillus plantarum DSM 25833 bacteria inhibit fungal growth in the fermented final food or feed product.
A fermented final food or feed product comprising a starter culture and viable Lactobacillus plantarum DSM 25833 bacteria, wherein the Lactobacillus plantarum DSM 25833 bacteria inhibit fungal growth in the fermented final food or feed product.
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