Question

In whichfood would you find lactic acid bacteria? Mention some of theiruseful applications.

Answer 1

Lacticacid bacteria can be found in curd. It is this bacterium thatpromotes the formation of milk into curd. The bacterium multipliesand increases its number, which converts the milk into curd. Theyalso increase the content of vitamin B₁₂ in curd.

Lacticacid bacteria are also found in our stomach where it keeps a check onthe disease-causing micro-organisms.