Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – per se ; compositions thereof; proces of... – Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
Reexamination Certificate
2003-06-03
2009-11-10
Lankford, L Blaine (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...
Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
Reexamination Certificate
active
07615367
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to the field of exopolysaccharide producing lactic acid bacteria. The invention relates to methods and culture media for producing large amounts of exopolysaccharides in safe and simple fermentation conditions. The invention more specifically relates to the characterization of aStreptococcus thermophilusST 111 strain producing a stable high-molecular-mass heteropolysaccharide, its use in functional starter cultures and its use in food fermentation processes such as processes producing milk products, yoghurt and cheese for texture improvement and decreasing syneresis during fermentation and in the fermented product.
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De Vuyst Luc
Vaningelgem Frederik
Fernandez Susan E.
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Lankford L Blaine
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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