Structure of a neutral exopolysaccharide produced by Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus LBB.B26

Influence of casein hydrolysates on exopolysaccharide synthesis byStreptococcus thermophilusandLactobacillus delbrueckiissp.bulgaricus

“…Moieties including glucose (Glc), galactose (Gal) and rhamnose (Rha) were produced at different ratios according to the incubation time. The monosaccharide composition of EPS produced (Table ) was in agreement with previous reports for other LAB strains . EPS from yoghurt LAB at 12 h consisted of Glc, Gal and Rha in a ratio 16.1:16.3:1.0.…”

“…Exopolysaccharides (EPS) are defined as long‐chain polysaccharides secreted by microbial cells to their surroundings during growth. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are generally recognized as safe, like many other bacteria, and are able to produce several types of EPS that are very useful in the food industry . EPS have been used as thickeners, stabilizers, emulsifiers and gelling or water‐binding agents .…”

Structure determination of the exopolysaccharide of Lactobacillus fermentum TDS030603—A revision

“…Monosaccharide analyses, absolute configuration determinations, methylation analyses of partially hydrolyzed (0.5 M TFA; 5 min, 100°C) polysaccharide samples, and periodate oxidation of EPS-MRS were carried out as described previously. [13][14][15][16][17]…”

Determination of the structure and molecular weights of the exopolysaccharide produced by Lactobacillus acidophilus 5e2 when grown on different carbon feeds

“…5 It has recently been shown that EPSs from Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) alter the adhesion of pathogenic bacteria to intestinal mucus altering the host's gut microflora [6][7][8] and as such, there is much interest in understanding how the structure and 3D-shape of EPSs influence their ability to inhabit such environments. Whilst structures of a number of LAB EPSs are known [9][10][11] only recently has information about the factors that influence the degree of polymerisation (DP) of the repeat unit been investigated. 12,13 We have initiated a programme of work directed at determining the weight average molecular weight (related to DP) and the repeat-unit structures of LAB EPSs; this information along with knowledge of the 3D-structure of the repeat units will provide a better understanding of how the structure of repeat units in EPSs influences their physical properties.…”