Technological aspects of bifido bacteria applications in fermented milk products manufacturing.

Effects of bifido bacteria on human health are discussed. Factors that influence therapeutic action of probiotic microorganisms have been found. Technological characteristics, antagonistic activity and resistance against antibiotics of the bifido bacteria strains were studied. Possible applications of starter cultures based on bifido bacteria for fermented milk products manufacturing are offered.

bifido bacteria, resistance against antibiotics, antagonistic activity, probiotic products