Bioconversion of Beet Molasses to Exopolysaccharides by High-Sucrose-Tolerant Lactic Acid Bacteria: Strain Screening, Fermentation Optimization and In Vitro Bioactivity Evaluation
Production of functional exopolysaccharides (EPS) by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) is a promising strategy for the value-added utilization of beet molasses. This study aimed to isolate high-sucrose-tolerant LAB strains from beet molasses and evaluate their potential for crude EPS production. A total of 13 LAB strains were...