Streptococcus Thermophilus strain, fermentation process using such strain and product obtained
US6056979A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12R2001/46
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a strain of Streptococcus thermophilus deposited at Collection Nationale de Cultures de Microorganismes (CNCM) No. I-1477 and a mutant strain that has similar milk acidification characteristics. Also disclosed is the use of the S. thermophilus strains to produce fermented milk products and the products produced thereby.
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