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.
Claims13
1-7. (canceled)
A method of preparing a final food or feed product, wherein:
- the method comprises adding to a food or feed product Lactobacillus plantarum DSM 25833 bacteria, and
- the Lactobacillus plantarum DSM 25833 bacteria exhibits antifungal activity.
(canceled)
A method of controlling the growth of fungi in a food or feed product, wherein the method comprises adding to a food or feed product a bacterial preparation comprising Lactobacillus plantarum DSM 25833 bacteria alone or in combination with a bacterium of the genus Propionibacterium, with another strain of the genus Lactobacillus, or with both.
11-12. (canceled)
A method of preparing a final food or feed product, wherein:
- the method comprises 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 final food or feed product;
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- the Lactobacillus plantarum DSM 25833 bacteria exhibits antifungal activity.
A final food or feed product comprising viable Lactobacillus plantarum DSM 25833 bacteria.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.