METHOD FOR THE BIOTECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSING OF MAIZE GERM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCTS AND FOOD PRODUCTS

摘要

The present invention relates to a process for fermenting maize germ which comprises using an admixture of lactic bacteria comprising at least one strain selected from Lactobacillus plantarum DSM 33412 and Lactobacillus brevis DSM 33413 and any further steps. The thus obtained maize germ can be used for the preparation of food products, such as sourdough based on maize germ for producing oven-baked leavened products; spreadable cream based on maize germ; vegetable yoghurt-like drink based on maize germ; vegetable cheese on the basis of maize germ.