Abstract:
The present invention provides methods of producing a fermented milk product comprising a step wherein milk is fermented, wherein: (a) the fermentation is initiated by a starter culture, which starter culture comprises lactic acid bacteria capable of metabolizing one or several carbohydrates present in the milk, (b) the fermentation is terminated by a decrease of the concentration of the one or several carbohydrates during fermentation, and (c) the decrease is at least also caused by the metabolic activity of the lactic acid bacteria. The invention further provides respective methods comprising a step, wherein at least part of the whey is separated from the fermented milk product.
Abstract:
Process for continuous inoculation of a food product, in particular a dairy product, with ferments, wherein: frozen concentrated ferments are thawed by means of a microwave device or a water bath thawing device acting on a container containing frozen concentrated ferments, the thawed concentrated ferments are container continuously injected, from the container, into a flow of liquid to be inoculated.