How is Lactobacillus bulgaricus industrially cultivated?
Industrial cultivation of Lactobacillus bulgaricus involves growing the bacterium in a controlled environment using a nutrient-rich medium. The process includes:
Inoculation: Introducing a starter culture of Lactobacillus bulgaricus into the medium. Fermentation: Allowing the bacteria to ferment the medium under optimal conditions of temperature and pH. Harvesting: Collecting the bacterial cells and/or the fermented product.
This controlled cultivation ensures a high yield of active bacteria for use in various dairy products.
