Bacterial cellulose is a good carrier for immobilization of probiotic Lactobacillus.
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Immobilization efficiency of Lactobacillus in cellulose depends on its hydration.
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Immobilization of probiotic Lactobacillus in BC protects it from gastric juices.
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Immobilization of Lactobacillus in BC protects it from bile salts.
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Cultivation of Gluconacetobacter xylinus with Lactobacillus does not affect the yield of cellulose.