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CIRM - Bactéries d'Intérêt Alimentaire

CIRM-BIA is one of the five Biological Resource Centers (BRCs) of the International Microbial Resource Center, whose mission is to enrich, preserve and distribute INRAE's collections of microorganisms (bacteria, filamentous fungi and yeasts) in compliance with current regulations and legislation, in an ISO 9001-certified environment.

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Florence VALENCE

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Nos objectifs

CIRM-BIA is one of the five Biological Resource Centers (BRCs) of the International Microbial Resource Center, whose mission is to enrich, preserve and distribute INRAE's collections of microorganisms (bacteria, filamentous fungi and yeasts) in compliance with current regulations and legislation, in an ISO 9001-certified environment. Dedicated to bacteria of food interest, CIRM-BIA aims to reflect the diversity of bacteria associated with fermented and/or biopreserved foods.

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Our collection includes over 4,000 strains representing 160 species and 30 genera. It is regularly enriched by the collection of new strains from a variety of biotopes. Strains are selected to offer the greatest possible diversity from both taxonomic and functional points of view. CIRM-BIA's research activity supports innovation in the fermentation and biopreservation sectors.

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To find out more about CIRM-BIA and the equipment we use in our strain characterization activities, click here  (video in french).

To access the CIRM-BIA website and the catalog of strains in collection: click here

Modification date: 24 February 2025 | Publication date: 25 October 2022 | By: stlo