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Victoria University of Technology

Factors affecting viability of yoghurt and probiotic bacteria in commercial starter cultures

Abstract

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The main objective of this study was to identify the factors affecting the viability of yoghurt bacteria {Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus) and probiotic bacteria (Lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacteria) in commercial starter cultures. T o achieve the objectives of the study, it was essential to standardise the protocols for selective/differential enumeration of yoghurt and probiotic bacteria in yoghurt containing all the four organisms.

Degree

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Name dc:type.qualificationname
phd
Level dc:type.qualificationlevel
doctoral
Grantor dc:publisher.institution
Victoria University of Technology
Year dc:date.issued
1998

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Dave, Rajiv I

Subjects

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Rights

Language dc:language
en

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Dave, Rajiv I. Factors affecting viability of yoghurt and probiotic bacteria in commercial starter cultures. doctoral thesis, Victoria University of Technology, 1998.