Kefiran biopolymer: Evaluation of its physicochemical and biological properties

Kefiran, an exopolysaccharide produced by lactic acid bacteria, has received a great interest due to a variety of health claims. In this study, we aim to investigate the physicochemical and biological properties of Kefiran polysaccharide extracted from Portuguese kefir grains. The kefir growth rate...

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Main Author: Radhouani, H. (author)
Other Authors: Gonçalves, C. (author), Maia, F. R. (author), Oliveira, J. M. (author), Reis, R. L. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2018
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1822/56285
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/56285