Saturday, January 7, 2012

Beneficial bacteria

Describe 3 beneficial bacteria. Include pictures.


Lactobacilli- Can be found in buttermilk, sourcream, and some desserts. The lactic acid in the bacteriaare able to convert sugar and carbohydrate into lactic acid and thus it can create a fermented taste that lowers the pH and reduce the risk of having other organisms growing on it. Also prevents gastrointestinal infections. 

Lactobacilus acidphilus-

 One of the most common probiotics. Can be found in yogurt. This basictera can be a treatment for bacterial vaginosis, which is also known as yeast infection or a disease that is caused by bacteria in the female vagina.






Lactobacillus reuteri:


 Can be found in the intestines of most animals, it fights off pathogenic bacteria. And can be found in breast milk, which prevents anti-gas effects.  





sources: 
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/beneficial-bacteria.html

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