To date, two reports on the suitablity of fresh cheese acting as a carrier for probiotic
bacteria have been published. In one report,38 probiotic bacteria (Lactobacillus
acidophilus, Lb. casei, Bifidobacterium bifidum, B. longum) were added as
adjuncts, and survival during refrigerated storage was analyzed. The data showed
that although viable counts decreased in 16 days by about one log, final counts after
this period were still acceptable. This agrees with data on survival of lactobacilli of
the Lactobacillus acidophilus group.39 In contrast, Blanchette et al.,40 reported an
increase of B. infantis within the first day after manufacture. However, large losses
in viability were observed after 15 days at 4°C.