July 2023 archive

Paper on reuterin

The paper has been publised. It pertains to an antibacterial substance called reuterin produced by lactic acid bacteria. Generally, reuterin is produced under anaerobic conditions, but we have discovered a strain that can also produce it under aerobic conditions. Production of reuterin by Lactobacillus coryniformis and its antimicrobial activities.

Production of sugared sour milk beverage

Today, the third-year students made sugared sour milk beverage (Calpis). They isolated lactic acid bacteria, created fermented milk, and turned it into Calpis. I wish it turned out more delicious.