lactobacilli
Yogurt culture organisms
Lactobacilli are rod-shaped bacteria that convert sugars to lactic acid.
They occur naturally in the human gut and vagina, where they help maintain healthy acidity levels.
Lactobacilli are used commercially to ferment yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and other foods.
The singular is lactobacillus.
Long and cylindrical
- acidophilusBeneficial intestinal bacterium
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- strainExcessive stretching force
- genusTaxonomic rank above species
Fermented milk product
- kefirCultured milk drink
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- kimchiFermented Korean vegetables
- sourdoughWild-yeast bread starter
pickles · miso · tempeh · kombucha · anaerobic · starter · inoculation · culturing
Fermented milk product
- cheeseFermented milk solid
- kefirCultured milk drink
- buttermilkFermented dairy beverage
- curdCoagulated milk solids
Digestive tract, or instinct
- floraPlants of a region
- intestineDigestive tract organ
- colonLarge intestine section
- microorganismsMicroscopic living entities
bifidobacteria · colonization · microflora · gastrointestinal · enteric · mucosa · homeostasis · symbiosis
Something added to complete
- beneficialProducing good results
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
- prebioticNutrient for gut bacteria
- immunityProtected from harm
capsule · viable · wellness · fortified · dosage · shelf-stable
rod-shaped
Long and cylindrical
- acidophilusBeneficial intestinal bacterium
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- strainExcessive stretching force
yogurt
Fermented milk product
- kefirCultured milk drink
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- kimchiFermented Korean vegetables
sourdough · pickles · miso · tempeh · kombucha · anaerobic · starter · inoculation · culturing · curing
yogurt
Fermented milk product
- cheeseFermented milk solid
- kefirCultured milk drink
- buttermilkFermented dairy beverage
curd · whey · cultured · ripening · curds · lassi · skyr · dahi
gut
Digestive tract, or instinct
microorganisms · bifidobacteria · colonization · microflora · gastrointestinal · enteric · mucosa · homeostasis · symbiosis · commensal
supplement
Something added to complete
- beneficialProducing good results
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
- prebioticNutrient for gut bacteria
immunity · capsule · viable · wellness · fortified · dosage · shelf-stable