Optimization of polysaccharide productio by Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens using response surface methdology

• Main Authors: Dailin, Daniel Joe, Harun, Nurulsyakina, Abd. Malek, Roslinda, Othman, Nor Zalina, El-Enshasy, Hesham Ali Metwally, Elsayed, Elsayed A.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/61354/1/HeshamAliMetwally2014_OptimizationofPolysaccharideProductiobyLactobacillus.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/61354/

Kefiran is an exopolysaccharides produced by Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens which was isolated from kefir grains. Kefiran has wide applications mainly in food and pharmaceutical industries. Growth and kefiran production of L. kefiranofaciens can be significantly enhanced by using mixed culture techni...