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New insights into Lactococcus lactis diacetyl- and acetoin-producing strains isolated from diverse origins.
International journal of food microbiology - 1 Jan 2013
Passerini Delphine, Laroute Valérie, Coddeville Michèle, Le Bourgeois Pascal, Loubière Pascal, Ritzenthaler Paul, Cocaign-Bousquet Muriel, Daveran-Mingot Marie-Line
Abstract excerpt
Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis biovar diacetylactis strains are used in the dairy industry for generating acetoin and notably diacetyl which imparts a high level of buttery flavor notes. A collection of domesticated and environmental strains was screened for the production of diacetyl or acetoin (D/A), and citrate fermentation. Unexpectedly, both domesticated and environmental strains produced D/A. Domesticated...
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