USE OF L. CASEI SSP. PARACASEI AS ANTIFUNGAL AGENT

摘要

Use of a bacterium of Lactobacillus casei ssp. Paracaseispecies for providing antifungal properties to a fermented milk product, is claimed. An independent claim is included for a process for inhibiting the development of a mold of the Ascomycetes class in a fermented milk product, comprising fermentation of milk substrate in the presence of L. casei ssp. Paracaseifor a sufficient time to initiate antifungal activity in the substrate. ACTIVITY : Fungicide. MECHANISM OF ACTION : None given.