Soymilk residue (okara) as a natural immobilization carrier for Lactobacillus plantarum cells enhances soymilk fermentation, glucosidic isoflavone bioconversion, and cell survival under simulated gastric and intestinal conditions

Cell immobilization is an alternative to microencapsulation for the maintenance of cells in a liquid medium. However, artificial immobilization carriers are expensive and pose a high safety risk. Okara, a food-grade byproduct from soymilk production, is rich in prebiotics. Lactobacilli could provide...

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Main Authors: Xia Xiudong, Wang Ying, Liu Xiaoli, Li Ying, Zhou Jianzhong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2016-11-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/2701.pdf