Fermented milk can be endured by individuals having a reduced ability for lactose digestion due to its smaller lactose content. Lactobacilli, lactic acid bacteria and streptococci are the dominant bacteria in fermented milk that effectively suppress the pathogenic and spoilage micro-organisms. The authors, Muhammad Saeed, Iqra Yasmin and Wahab Ali Khan, are from the National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

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