In food industry, a growing concern is the use of suitable packaging material (ie,
biodegradable coatings and films) with enhanced thermal, mechanical and barrier …

The production of exopolysaccharides (EPS) by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) has attracted
particular interest in the food industry. EPS can be considered as natural biothickeners as …

Background The growing consumer demand for foods that do not contain artificial additives
and are “clean labeled” can be addressed in fermented products by using lactic acid …

Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are extracellular carbohydrate polymers forming
capsules or slimy coating around the cells. EPS can be secreted by various bacterial genera …

Polysaccharides play multiple roles and have extensive bioactivities in life process and an
immense potential in healthcare, food and cosmetic industries, due to their therapeutic …

Kefir is a complex fermented dairy product created through the symbiotic fermentation of milk
by lactic acid bacteria and yeasts contained within an exopolysaccharide and protein …

In recent years, there has been a strong focus on beneficial foods with probiotic
microorganisms and functional organic substances. In this context, there is an increasing …

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) used in the food industry, mainly for the production of dairy
products, are able to synthetize exopolysaccharides (EPS). EPS play a central role in the …

A wide range of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) is able to produce capsular or extracellular
polysaccharides, with various chemical compositions and properties. Polysaccharides …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain a major cause of death and morbidity globally and
diet plays a crucial role in the disease prevention and pathology. The negative perception of …