Although the ability to secrete exopolysaccharides (EPS) is widespread among
microorganisms, only a few bacterial (eg xanthan, levan, dextran) and fungal (eg pullulan) …

Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) produced by diverse group of microbial systems are rapidly
emerging as new and industrially important biomaterials. Due to their unique and complex …

Because of their rheological properties various microbial polysaccharides are applied as
thickeners and viscosifiers both in food and non-food industries. A broad variety of …

Microbial extracellular polysaccharides (EPS), produced by a wide range of bacteria, are
high molecular weight biopolymers, presenting an extreme diversity in terms of chemical …

Bacteria produce a wide range of exopolysaccharides which are synthesized via different
biosynthesis pathways. The genes responsible for synthesis are often clustered within the …

Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPSs) are used in the food industry for their unique
properties as viscosifiers, stabilisers, emulsifiers or gelling agents. In recent years …

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are characterised by their conversion of a large proportion of their
carbon feed, fermentable sugars, to lactic acid. However, in addition to lactic acid …

There is considerable interest in exploiting the novel physical and biological properties of
microbial exopolysaccharides in industry and medicine. For economic and scientific …

Bacterial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are essential natural biopolymers used in different
areas including biomedicine, food, cosmetic, petroleum, and pharmaceuticals and also in …

Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are an abundant and important group of compounds
that can be secreted by bacteria, fungi and algae. The biotechnological production of these …