PROBIOTIC LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM OR PENTOSUS STARTER STRAINS

摘要

The present invention relates to an isolated Lactobacillus plantarum or pentosus strain which has the ability to act as a starter culture, has protective activity and which is a probiotic. Cultures of the strain and food products inoculated with the strain are encompassed by the invention. The invention further relates to the use of the strains as a starter/probiotic/protective culture, methods for producing a fermented food product, compositions and kits comprising the strains and the strains for use in therapy.