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Method for making lactic acid bacteria composition

US8501456B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Chr. Hansen A/S · DK

Inventors

Birgitte Yde · Hørsholm, DK
Susanne Abrahamsen · Greve Strand, DK

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 18, 2010
Grant date	Aug 6, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 18, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12R2001/46
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for making at least 2 kg (dry weight) of a lactic acid bacteria composition formulated with from 1% to 50% of ascorbate or ascorbic acid (w/w−dry matter) as antioxidant, wherein the pH is controlled so 3≦pH≦8 during at least the majority of the fermentation process by addition of a base not comprising NH3 (ammonia).

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