Observations of Kefir Grains and Their Structure From Different Geographical Regions: Turkey and Germany

Authors : Hilmi YAMAN, Mehmet ELMALI, Gencehan KARADAGOGLU, Asya CETINKAYA

Pages : 11-15

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Publication Date : 2010-04-18

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :It is well known that kefir grains from different locations have various microbiological compositions and it is not certain that there is comparison between different samples. The mechanism of grain formation is not clear. In the previous studies no authors have reported the presence of kefir grains with a globular, sagy structure resembling small pouches . In this study we showed a distinct kefir grain formation exist after cauliflower-like structures and sheet-like structures.
Keywords : Kefir, kefir taneciği, yapı