Table 2.
Residual LA (%) and conversion yield into 9cis,11trans-CLA, 9trans,11trans-CLA, and total CLA (%) by bifidobacteria cultured for 48 h in MRS-LA medium.
| LA | 9cis,11trans-CLA | 9trans,11trans-CLA | Total CLA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. breve WC 0420 | 86.8a | 13.2a | 0.0a | 13.2a |
| B. pseudocatenulatum WC 0403 | 81.5a | 14.3a | 4.2b | 18.5b |
| B. breve WC 0422 | 58.2b | 37.2b | 4.7b | 41.8c |
| B. breve WC 0424 | 22.7c | 70.2c | 7.0c | 77.3d |
| B. breve WC 0423 | 12.4d | 80.3d | 7.3c | 87.6e |
| B. breve WC 0421 | 11.9d | 81.1d | 7.0c | 88.1e |
Values are means, n = 3; SD always < 5%. Means in a column with different superscripts significantly differ (P < 0.05).