Research Progress on The Function and Application of Bacillus natto
Bacillus natto is a non-pathogenic aerobic gram-positive bacteria isolated from natto(fermented soybean),which is resistant against acid,alkali,high temperature and pressure,without toxcity or harm.Thus B.natto is considered as one of the ideal strains in micro-ecological preparations,up to date,B.natto has been widely used in farming as a green feed additive.In the present review,the B.natto produced active components and their specific functions,the applications of Bacillus natto in animal feed,food preservation,water purification etc were introduced in details.Moreover,the broad prospects of B.natto was described.