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Abstract : This chapter aims at presenting the main issues concerning the freezing of probiotic bacteria, in order to allow these bacteria to survive and maintain their biological properties.
Part 1 Introduction
Part 2 Principles of Freezing and Biological Consequences on Probiotic Bacteria
Part 3 Biological Responses of Probiotic Bacteria to Freezing Stress
Part 4 Improvement of Freezing Resistance of Probiotic Bacteria by Controlling Freezing and Storage Conditions
Part 5 Improvement of Freezing Resistance of Probiotic Bacteria by Controlling Fermentation and Post-fermentation Conditions
Part 6 Freezing Technology and Control of Quality during Probiotic Starter Production
Part 7 Conclusion