What are the products of fermentation in Bifidobacterium?
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Approximately 90% of the gut microbiota in a breast-fed infant consists of Bifidobacterium species, demonstrating their vital role from an early age. The primary products of fermentation in Bifidobacterium are acetate and lactate, which are produced via a unique metabolic pathway known as the bifidus shunt.
