Lentilactobacillus kefiri explained

Lentilactobacillus kefiri is species of rod-shaped nonmotile bacteria. It is one of the main lactic acid bacteria species found in kefir and kefir grains.[1] It can be bought and used as a probiotic.[2]

Colonies on MRS agar are grayish, smooth, flat and 2 to 4mm in diameter. It is obligately heterofermentive, and can ferment lactose, maltose, melibiose, ribose, as well as sucrose, mannitol and trehalose to a weaker extent. It is not known to be pathogenic.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Alraddadi . Faisal A. J. . Ross . Tom . Powell . Shane M. . Evaluation of the microbial communities in kefir grains and kefir over time . International Dairy Journal . 1 January 2023 . 136 . 105490 . 10.1016/j.idairyj.2022.105490 . 27 March 2024 . 0958-6946.
  2. Web site: Government of Canada . Health Canada . Natural Health Products Ingredients Database . webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca . 27 March 2024 . en . 26 July 2004.
  3. Web site: ABIS Encyclopedia . www.tgw1916.net . 27 March 2024.

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