Patent ID: 6228358
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: A23B,A23C,A23F,A23L,A23Y,A61K

Abstract:
A method of producing fermented milk, consisting essentially of the steps of:(A) preparing a mixed solution of milk and sugar with Lactobacillus plantarum ATCC 14431 cells having Mn-catalase activity(B) fermenting the milk/sugar/bacteria cell solution with a powdered tea obtained from a manganese-containing tea,wherein the powdered tea is provided in an amount such that about 5.times.10.sup.8 to 5.times.10.sup.10 bacteria cells are present for 2 to 4 g of the powdered tea based on 1 liter of milk,wherein the fermenting is at 35-37.degree. C. for 12-72 hours to provide a fermented milk product; andoptionally, (C) adding a sweetener, a fruit flesh, an inorganic electrolyte, a vitamin and/or a flavor to the fermented milk product.