Lactobacillus casei
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Lactobacillus casei is a transient, anaerobic microorganism of genus Lactobacillus found in the human intestine and mouth. As a lactic acid producer, it has been found to assist in the propagation of desirable bacteria. This particular species of lactobacillus is documented to have a wide pH and temperature range, and complements the growth of L. acidophilus, a producer of the enzyme amylase (a carbohydrate-digesting enzyme). It is known to improve digestion and reduce milk intolerance and constipation.
The most common application of L. casei is industrial, specifically for dairy production.
A team of scientists from Simón Bolívar University, Caracas, Venezuela, have developed a way of preparing beans to reduce flatulence. The researchers found that if beans are naturally fermented with Lactobacillus casei bacteria, they contain lower amounts of the compounds causing flatulence upon digestion. Raffinose, a wind-causing compound found in beans, was reduced by 88% with this method. Soluble fibre content went down by over 60%. The amount of insoluble fibre went up 97%.
External links
- http://genome.jgi-psf.org/draft_microbes/lacca/lacca.home.html
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