2) Stabilizing agent. Product containing BC can retain their humidity
for at least one month storage. The shape of ice cream
containing BC is retained for at least 60 min after removing
from freezer. Control ice cream would melt away completely
over the same period.
3) Gelling agent. The gel strength of Tofu increased significantly
with 0.2e0.3% BC, to provide better texture and firmness, BC
endows Kamaboko with better hardness and fracturability and
the springiness almost eliminated. This modified Kamaboko
can better withstand the aging process and still meet the demand
of human sensory evaluation.
4) Suspending agent. BC produced by the agitated culture method
when added to chocolate drink prevents precipitation of the
cocoa because the BC mesh can retain the cocoa particles. In
addition, it shows a great heating stability after heat sterilization
so that the viscosity remains unchanged after the heat
treatment.