Growth Capacity of a Novel Potential Probiotic <i>Lactobacillus paracasei K5</i> Strain Incorporated in Industrial White Brined Cheese as an Adjunct Culture

Abstract

The launch on market of novel foods developed by the incorporation of functional ingredients provides potential benefits to consumers' diet and new business opportunities for producers. Probiotic food products are one significant category of functional foods. Thus, this study focused on the development of a novel ready-to-use freeze-dried potential probiotic biocatalyst for functional white brined cheese production. The potential industrial application of such biocatalysts is highlighted by their incorporation as adjunct cultures that resulted in good-quality functional cheeses.