Streptococcus thermophilusand Lactobacillus bulgaricus were co-immobilized in different systems with varying calcium (0.1–1.5M) and alginate (1–2<><>, w/v) concentrations. Highest lactic acid production was 35 g l1 when both bacteria were in high viscosity beads (1<><>, w/v alginate) hardened in 0.1 M CaCl2 .The gel bead composition affected size and distribution of entrapped lactic acid bacteria.
Influence of immobilization parameters on growth and lactic acid production by Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus co-immobilized in calcium alginate gel beads