Study of exopolysaccharides from lactic acid bacteria and their industrial applications: a review

This review describes and discusses the structure, biosynthesis applications of exopolysaccharides from lactic acid bacteria. These substances are classified as homopolysaccharides, which synthesised sucrose through action extracellular glycosyltransferases or heteropolysaccharides, repeating unit precursors formed in cytoplasm assembled extracellularly by sequential addition nucleotide sugars. The industrial application is linked to enhancing texture rheological properties certain fermented products their production situ being particular interest. chemical characteristics influence interactions with milk proteins dairy products. compounds reduce gel syneresis increase viscosity, water retention capacity firmness gel, all desirable for development low-fat Similarly, they have gluten-free bakery meat