microflora

noun

mi·cro·flo·ra | \ ˌmī-krə-ˈflȯr-ə

Definition of microflora

1 : microscopic flora

2 : a small or strictly localized flora (as of a microenvironment)

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The microflora use fermentation to turn sugar into milk proteins that are identical to those from a cow. — Beth Kowitt, Fortune, "The First Animal-Free Ice Cream Hits the Market," 11 July 2019 Essentially, Perfect Day gives microflora — a specific type of fungi — a blueprint through biotechnology that allows it to ferment sugar and create whey and casein. — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, "Bay Area company releases ice cream made with real dairy but no cows, at $20 a pint," 11 July 2019 Most supplements contain a cocktail of these varying probiotic strains, designed to deliver a one-two punch of healthy bacteria that supports overall health and the diversity of the gut’s microflora. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "The Complete Guide to Probiotics, From Supplements to Kombucha," 16 Oct. 2018 Murray’s Cheese is working with Rockefeller University to learn more about the microflora in its cheese caves in Long Island City, Queens. — Larissa Zimberoff, New York Times, "Small Cheese Makers Invest in a Stinky Science," 6 Feb. 2017

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