Genetically modified lactic acid bacteria having modified diacetyl reductase activities
US6413765B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/746
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Genetically modified lactic acid bacteria having a reduced or lacking or enhanced diacetyl reductase activity, acetoin reductase activity and/or butanediol dehydrogenase activity are provided. Such bacteria are used in starter cultures in the production of food products including dairy products where it is desired to have a high content of diacetyl and for reducing or completely removing diacetyl in beverages including beers, fruit juices and certain types of wine, where the presence of diacetyl is undesired.
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