
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
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Lactobacillus bulgaricus is a probiotic bacterium primarily used in the production of yogurt. This bacterium ferments lactose, the sugar in milk, producing lactic acid which helps coagulate milk proteins, giving yogurt its characteristic texture and tanginess. The name describes the structure of the molecule: Lactobacillus is a genus of bacteria...