Role of microbial exopolysaccharides on moisture retention, texture and functionality of low-fat mozzarella cheeses

Australian Journal of Dairy Technology

Volumn 61, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 253-260

  Zisu, Bogdan ^a   Shah, Nagendra P ^a  

^a VICTORIA UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS;

EID: 33750703954     PISSN: 00049433     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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