Based on what I've read in Wikipedia (and inferred between the lines) it's one of or a combination of several bacteria that convert sugar(s) into lactic acid, which then acts as a spoilage preventative. That's apparently why Slim Jims can be packaged without refrigeration prior to opening.
A lactic starter is a culture containing lactic acid bacteria used to ferment foods like yogurt, cheese, and sourdough bread. It helps to acidify the food, enhance its flavor, and inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
Gordon Lee Parrish has written: 'Preservation of mixed strain lactic acid starter cultures by freezing' -- subject(s): Bacteriology, Lactic acid bacteria, Cultures and culture media
S. N. Rajagopal has written: 'Development of bacteriophage inhibitory bulk starter medium for the cultivation of thermophilic lactic acid bacteria' -- subject(s): Lactic acid bacteria, Bacterial starter cultures
Lactate (also known as lactic acid) and NAD+
Starter cultures are the bacteria used to turn milk into yogurt. As the starter cultures (bacteria) start to grow, acid is produced which curdles, or thickens, the milk. Starter cultures also give the yogurt its flavor when it produces things compounds like lactic acid. There is also a probiotic effect from starter cultures as it can improve the health of your digestive system.
acid as in lactic acid?
Bacterial fermentation of the lactose in milk produces lactic acid, which acts on milk protein to give yogurt its texture and tang.Steps of yogurt fermentation:Milk is heated to denature enzymes. Starter culture and other ingredients such as sugar are added to milk and mixture is incubated at 42 degrees C. During this step, the bacteria from the culture (lactobacillus and streptococcus) start to multiply and make lactic acid. The yoghurt is then cooled and refrigerated.
Milk contains lactic acid.
I'm not sure but, Lemon,Vinegar and lactic acid is in cheese..
The two main types of lactic acid are L-lactic acid and D-lactic acid. They are optical isomers, meaning they have the same chemical formula but differ in the arrangement of atoms. L-lactic acid is the form produced in the human body during strenuous exercise, while D-lactic acid is produced by certain bacteria.
No. Lactic acid is a different molecule than lactose. Molecular Formulas: Lactic Acid- C3H6O3 Lactose- C12H22O11 In addition, lactose is a sugar molecular while, as you may guess, lactic acid is an acid. When raw milk turns sour or becomes curdled, lactic acid bacteria are fermenting lactose into lactic acid.
Lactic acid (or lactate, which is the anion of lactic acid) is the product of lactic acid fermentation.