Lactobacillus bulgaricus
About :
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Lactobacillus bulgaricus is a bacterial subspecies traditionally isolated from European yogurts.
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It is a gram-positive rod that may appear long and filamentous. It is non-motile and does not form spores. It is also non-pathogenic. It is regarded as aciduric or acidophilic, since it requires a low pH (around 5.4–4.6) to grow effectively.
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It has complex nutritional requirements which vary according to the environment. These include carbohydrates, unsaturated fatty acids, amino acids, and vitamins.
Uses/Benefits :
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Lactobacillus bulgaricus is commonly used as a starter for making yogurt.
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It has also been considered a contaminant of beer due to its homofermentative production of lactic acid, an off-flavor in many styles of beer.
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L.bulgaricus may decrease constipation symptoms.
Storage Condition :
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Usually maintained at storage temperature of 5°C.