FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2005, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (5): 252-255.

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Review on Advances of Researches on the Physiological Functions and Characteristics of Kefir and Product Development

 LIU  Hui, LI  Ping-Lan, ZHANG  Yong-Chun, WANG  Shao-Jun, REN  Li, WU  Ri-Na   

  1. 1.College of Food Science,Beijing Agricultural College;2.College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering,China Agricultural University
  • Online:2005-05-15 Published:2011-09-19

Abstract: Having focused on the physiological functions and ecological characteristics of Kefir grains, this paper reviewed the significance and application prospect of development of the functional fermented dairy product of Kefir. The advances of researches on Kefir starter and product development in and out of China were also involved.

Key words: Kefir, physiological function, development of product, advance