Biotechnology of lactic acid bacteria
Subtitle: novel applications
By: [edited by] Fernanda Mozzi, Raúl R. Raya, Graciela M. Vignolo.
Contributors: Mozzi,  Fernanda.; Raya,  Raúl R.; Vignolo,  Graciela M.
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Ames, Iowa
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780813815831
Subjects: Lactic acid bacteria; Microbial biotechnology; Lactobacillus -- genetics; Lactobacillus -- metabolism; Biotechnology
Description: "The book encompasses a wide range of topics including both traditional and novel developing fields, and provides unparalleled, comprehensive information on new advances of genomics, proteomics, metabolism and biodiversity of LAB. Chapters contain state-of-the-art discussions of specific LAB applications such as their use as probiotics, live vaccines and starter cultures in old and new fermented products. The safety of these microorganisms and their interactions with diverse ecosystems natural biota are also covered as well as the new applications of well-known (bacteriocins) and novel (vitamins, low-calorie sugars, etc.) metabolites produced by LAB"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.