Effect of probiotics on biotechnological characteristics of yoghurt: A review

British Food Journal

Volumn 110, Issue 7, 2008, Pages 717-740

  Sarkar, S ^a  

^a Metro Dairy Limited   (India)

Author keywords

Animal products; Bacteria; Health foods; Milk; Nutrition

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM; BIFIDOBACTERIUM LONGUM; BIFIDOBACTERIUM LONGUM BV. INFANTIS; LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS;

EID: 46849113465     PISSN: 0007070X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/00070700810887185     Document Type: Review

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