Abstract:
Dairy products are considered to be a good source of lactic acid bacteria. Currently in
Algeria, indigenous lactic flora of local traditional products has given a considerable interest.
Thirty lactic acid bacteria were isolated, purified and characterized from traditionally
manufactured raw butter in laboratory using cow's milk from El-Eulma municipality (wilaya
of Setif). These strains belong to five genera: Enterococcus (40%), Lactococcus (17%),
Streptococcus (17%), Leuconostoc (13%), and Lactobacillus (13%). characterization with
biochemical Gallery API 50 CH has classified the strains within the following species:
Leuconostoc mesenteroides ssp. Mesenteroides, Lactococcus lactis ssp. Diacetylactis,
Leuconostoc lactis, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. Lactis and Lactococcus lactis ssp. Lactis.
The results of the evaluation of the technological ability of pure cultures and mixed starters
demonstrate a good proteolytic activity, flavouring, texturizing, and antibacterial.
The application of reconstituted mixed starters in sour cream manufacturing revealed a better
hygienic quality that meets national and international standards.
