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Lactic Acid Bacteria Microbiological and Functional Aspects

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Synopsis

Through four editions, Lactic Acid Bacteria: Microbiological and Functional Aspects, has provided readers with information on the how’s and why’s lactic acid-producing fermentation improves the storability, palatability, and nutritive value of perishable foods. Thoroughly updated and fully revised, with 12 new chapters, the Fifth Edition covers regulatory aspects globally, new findings on health effects, properties and stability of LAB as well as production of target specific LAB. The new edition also addresses the technological use of LAB in various fermentations of food, feed and beverage, and their safety considerations. It features the detailed description of the main genera of LAB as well as such novel bacteria as fructophilic LAB and novel probiotics and discusses such new targets as cognitive function, metabolic health, respiratory health and probiotics.
Key Features:

In 12 new chapters, findings are presented on health effects, properties and stability of LAB as well as production of target specific LAB
Covers such novel bacteria as fructophilic LAB and novel probiotics
Presents new discoveries related to the mechanisms of lactic acid bacterial metabolism and function
Covers the benefits of LAB, both in fermentation of dairy, cereal, meat, vegetable and silage, and their health benefits on humans and animals
Discusses the less-known role of LAB as food spoilers
Covers the global regulatory framework related to safety and efficacy

Book details

Edition:
5
Author:
Seppo Salminen, Atte Von Wright, Gabriel Vinderola, Arthur Ouwehand
ISBN:
9780429615641
Related ISBNs:
9780429057465, 9780815366485, 9780815366485, 9780429057465, 9780815366485
Publisher:
CRC Press
Pages:
744
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2020-03-23
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2019
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Cooking, Food and Wine, Health, Mind and Body, Nonfiction, Technology