Isolation and Identification of Lactic Acid Bacteria
摘要
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) comprise a wide range of genera. LAB have been isolated from various sources such as raw and fermented foods, human and animal intestinal tracts, and mucus membranes. LAB also play an important role as a probiotic culture, usually belonging to Lactobacillus, Enterococcus, and Bifidobacteria genera. This chapter summarizes the isolation and identification steps widely used in LAB strains.