Enzymatic degradation of glucosinolates conducting lactic acid bacteria as

摘要

The present invention relates to fermentation of plant-derived material with a starter comprising a lactic acid bacterium, Lactobacillus sp.96/142 isolated from sauerkraut. Said Lactobacillus strain is likely to belong to the species Lactobacilllus sakei. The lactic acid bacterium of the invention degrades glucosinolates contained in the plant material. The degradation products produced by the bacterium exhibit among other things antimicrobial properties, and may possess a health-promoting effect. The invention further relates to the use of said Lactobacillus strain in the production of exopolysaccharides applicable to improving of food structure.