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The research aims to explore the production and properties of exopolysaccharides and conjugated linoleic acid from selected lactic acid bacteria.

March 12, 2026Sustainable Food Technology2 citationsOpen Access

Exopolysaccharides and conjugated linoleic acid production by selected lactic acid bacteria: physicochemical attributes, antimicrobial activity, and techno-functional properties of exopolysaccharides

MTMd. Sadman Tahmid MAMd. Abunaser AMA. K. M. Masum

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The research aims to explore the production and properties of exopolysaccharides and conjugated linoleic acid from selected lactic acid bacteria.
Analyzed physicochemical attributes of exopolysaccharides produced by lactic acid bacteria
Evaluated antimicrobial activity against various pathogens
Assessed techno-functional properties such as emulsifying and thickening capabilities
Identified significant antimicrobial activity of the produced exopolysaccharides
Demonstrated excellent thickening and emulsifying properties
Highlighted the potential of conjugated linoleic acid to enhance health benefits

Abstract

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) exopolysaccharides (EPS) are high-value biopolymers that have predominant applications in the food sector due to their thickening, gelling, stabilizing, texturizing, emulsifying, and flocculating properties, while conjugated...

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