Abstract

Lactobacillus apinorum Fhon13N.sup.T (LMG P-28345), which have been isolated from honeybees or their processed food. The bacterial strains have unique properties such as production of benzene, free fatty acids and 2-heptanone, rendering them useful in many areas such as in food and beverage products, feed products and medical products.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/02 - Bacterial antigens
• A01N 63/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi, animals or substances produced by, or obtained from, microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi or animals, e.g. enzymes or fermentates
• A01N 65/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing material from algae, lichens, bryophyta, multi-cellular fungi or plants, or extracts thereof
• C12R 1/225 - Lactobacillus
• C12G 3/025 - Low-alcohol beverages
• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
• C12P 5/00 - Preparation of hydrocarbons
• C12P 7/26 - Ketones
• C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
• C12C 12/00 - Processes specially adapted for making special kinds of beer
• A61K 35/747 - Lactobacilli, e.g. L. acidophilus or L. brevis
• A23L 33/135 - Bacteria or derivatives thereof, e.g. probiotics
• A23K 20/10 - Organic substances
• A61K 35/00 - Medicinal preparations containing materials or reaction products thereof with undetermined constitution

Abstract

The invention relates to new isolated Lactobacillus strains chosen from Lactobacillus mellifer Bin4NT (LMG P-28344) and Lactobacillus apinorum Fhon13NT (LMG P-28345), which have been isolated from honeybees or their processed food. The bacterial strains have unique properties such as production of benzene, free fatty acids and 2- heptanone, rendering them useful in many areas such as in food and beverage products, feed products and medical products.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 1/16 - supplemented with accessory food factors; Salt blocks
• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals
• A23L 1/30 - containing additives (A23L 1/308 takes precedence);;
• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
• C12R 1/225 - Lactobacillus

Abstract

A method of enhancing the antimicrobial properties of a bacterial strain, comprising cultivation of the bacterial strain in a medium comprising water, at least one component chosen from bee pollen, pollen, and bee bread, and optionally honey and/or nectar is described. The bacterial strain has the ability to be viable for at least 8 days in a 65% by weight sugar solution, preferably at least 8 days in a 70% by weight sugar solution.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
• A23L 1/30 - containing additives (A23L 1/308 takes precedence);;
• A61K 35/74 - Bacteria