Characterization of airag collected in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia with emphasis on isolated lactic acid bacteria

Journal of Animal Science and Technology

Volumn 58, Issue , 2016, Pages

  Choi, Suk Ho ^a  

^a Sangji University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Acid production; Airag; Koumiss; Lactic acid bacteria; Lactose

Indexed keywords

EID: 85033785844     PISSN: 26720191     EISSN: 20550391     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1186/s40781-016-0090-8     Document Type: Article

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