Exopolysaccharides of Lactic Acid Bacteria

Abstract

Introduction Historical Outline Chemical Structure Occurrence Physiological Function Chemical Analysis and Detection Separation of EPS and Microbial Cells Isolation and Purification Structural Analysis Biosynthesis Genetics and Regulation Factors Influencing Growth and EPS Production Effect of Physico-chemical Parameters Effect of Nutritional Parameters Kinetics of EPS Biosynthesis Applications Keywords: lactic acid bacteria; Lactobacillus; Lactococcus; Streptococcus; exopolysaccharide; ropy; yogurt; fermented milk products; rheological properties; texture; viscoelastic properties; prebiotic