Kefir: a symbiotic yeasts-bacteria community with alleged healthy capabilities.

摘要: Kefir is a fermented milk beverage. The fermentation achieved by the of kefir grains, cluster microorganisms held together polysaccharide matrix named kefiran. grains are an example symbiosis between yeast and bacteria. They have been used over years to produce kefir, beverage that consumed all world, although its origin Caucasian. A vast variety different species organisms forming comprising bacteria, isolated identified. probiotic food. Probiotics shown be beneficial health, being presently great interest food industry. has accredited with antibacterial, antifungal antitumoural activities among other attributes. This review includes critical revision microbiological composition along properties human health.