Determination of survival, identity and stress resistance of probiotic bifidobacteria in bio‐yoghurts

Aims:  To determine the level of bifidobacteria in bio‐yoghurts in the UK, identify the species, and compare the resistance of common Bifidobacterium spp. to acidity and oxidative stress.

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