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US 4,956,177 AGranted
Method for inhibiting fungi
AssigneeMicrolife Technics, Inc.
InventorsStephen W. King, Geoff G. Fowler, Peter A. Vandenbergh
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Abstract
A method for providing fungal inhibition using Lactobacillus casei var. rhamnosus which produces an antifungal substance is described. Bacterial compositions of LCR are also described. The method and compositions are particularly useful for producing fermented foods.
Claims5
A method of treating a material to inhibit fungal growth which comprises incorporating in or on the material living cells of Lactobacillus casei var. rhamnosus NRRL-B-15972 which produces an antifungal substance and inhibits the fungal growth.
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