Spray Drying of Lactic Acid Bacteria

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are microorganisms used principally as a starter or probiotic cultures in food and pharmaceutical industry. The preservation of LAB by different drying methods is an interesting topic due to the increase in demand for these microorganisms. Spray drying is an effective meth...

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Authors: Vera Peña, Madalyd Yurani, Cortés Rodríguez, Misael, Valencia García, Francia Elena
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2019
Country:Colombia
Institution:Universidad EAFIT
Repository:Repositorio EAFIT
Language:Spanish
OAI Identifier:oai:repository.eafit.edu.co:10784/14379
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10784/14379
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Spray Drying
Lactic Acid Bacteria
Starter Cultures
Probiotics
Viability
Secado Por Atomización
Bacterias Ácido Lácticas
Cultivos Iniciadores
Probióticos
Viabilidad
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Summary:Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are microorganisms used principally as a starter or probiotic cultures in food and pharmaceutical industry. The preservation of LAB by different drying methods is an interesting topic due to the increase in demand for these microorganisms. Spray drying is an effective method that allows products to be obtained at a low cost compared with lyophilization. The aim of this systematic review is to present in an organized way the scientific articles that have been published in spray drying processes with lactic acid bacteria (LAB). The methodology used in the search and selection of the articles provides an exploration during 2009-2019. The results of the different articles consulted were compared establishing the methodological similarities, the main microorganisms studied are discussed, as well as the protective agents used to improve the viability during the spray drying, conditions, and scale of the spray drying equipment, finally the characteristics of the dry products obtained. The information compiled here provides work route for adjusting methodology when spray-drying processes for LAB are proposed.