Streptococcus thermophilus is one of the most commercially important of all lactic acid bacteria
Streptococcus thermophilus is a Gram-positive facultative anaerobe. It is a cytochrome-, oxidase- and catalase-negative organism that is nonmotile, non-spore forming and homofermentative. Streptococcus thermophilus is an alpha-hemolytic species of the viridans group. It is also classified as a lactic acid bacteria [...]
Bacillus subtilis is a Gram-positive, catalase-positive bacterium commonly found in soil. The natural habitat for B. subtilis is soil. Therefore, longterm survival in soil may be expected to occur. A member of the genus Bacillus, B. subtilis is rod-shaped, and has the ability to form a tough, protective endospore, allowing the organism to tolerate extreme [...]
Bifidobacterium longum keeps the human digestive system running smoothly
One of the most important residents in the human gastrointestinal tract, B. longum keeps the digestive system running smoothly, blocks the growth of harmful bacteria, and boosts the immune system. The organism ferments sugars into lactic acid and has many health benefits for humans and is [...]
Bifidobacterium infantis is found in the intestines of infants and adults. It is also present in the vaginal tract. This probiotic bacterium is a specific inhabitant of the large intestine where it can be found in high concentration among infants. This species of Bifidobacterium is predominant in the feces of breast-fed infants. Like other Bifidobacteria [...]
Bifidobacterium is a genus of Gram-positive, non-motile, often branched anaerobic bacteria. Bifidobacteria are one of the major genera of bacteria that make up the gut flora, the bacteria that reside in the colon. Bifidobacteria aid in digestion, are associated with a lower incidence of allergies and also prevent some forms of tumor growth.
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Supports healthy [...]
Bifidobacterium breve - Is beneficial for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease; prevents rotavirus induced diarrhea and helps maintain a healthy immune system.
Newborns, especially those that are breast-fed, are colonized with bifidobacteria directly after birth. Bifidobacteria were first isolated from the feces of breast-fed infants.
B breve can colonise the immature bowel very effectively and is [...]
Lactobacillus salivarius has been used as a supplement in functional foods and probiotic drinks in Asia. L. salivarius was originally isolated from the intestinal tract of humans, and it can also be found in dairy products and vegetable matter. It produces lactic acid and bacteriocins, and has moderate lactase activity.
Lactobacillus salivarius found in the mouth [...]
Lactobacillus rhamnosus is a probiotic bacterium that was originally considered to be a subspecies of L. casei, but later genetic research found it to be a species of its own. L. rhamnosus inhibits the growth of most harmful bacteria in the intestine. It is used as a natural preservative in yogurt and other dairy products [...]
Lactobacillus plantarum is a widespread member of the genus Lactobacillus, commonly found in many fermented food products as well as anaerobic plant matter. It is also present in saliva (from which it was first isolated). It has the ability to liquefy gelatin. L. plantarum has one of the largest genomes known among the lactic acid [...]
Lactobacillus helveticus is a lactic-acid producing rod shaped bacterium of the genus Lactobacillus. It is most commonly used in the production of Swiss cheese and Emmental cheese but is also sometimes used in making other styles of cheese, such as Cheddar, Parmesan, romano, provolone, and mozzarella. The primary function of L. helveticus culture is to [...]