Characterization of lactic acid bacteria isolated from Italian Bella di Cerignola table olives: selection of potential multifunctional starter cultures

Lactic acid bacteria (19 isolates) from Bella di Cerignola Italian table olives were investigated for their technological and probiotic properties for the selection of multifunctional starter cultures for table olives. The bacteria were first identified by phenotyping and genotyping, then characterized for the production of biogenic amines, growth at different pH, NaCl concentrations, and temperatures. The potentiality of the bacteria to have some probiotic properties (antimicrobial activity against foodborne pathogens, survival in low pH and in the presence of bile salts, ability to adhere to the mammalian cells model IPEC-J2) was also investigated. Eighteen of the studied isolates were identified as Lactobacillus plantarum and one as Enterococcus faecalis. All bacteria were able to grow at a range of pH between 4.0 and 10.0 as well as in media supplemented with 2.5 to 7.5% of NaCl and 0.3% bile salts and survived in MRS broth acidified at pH 2.5; moreover, they inhibited significantly Escherichia coli O157:H7. The adhesion to IPEC-J2 cells was in general low to moderate (5.3 to 8.3%); however, 2 isolates of L. plantarum (c16 and c19) showed interesting higher adhesion values (up to 16%). Our results suggest that at least 3 isolates could be possible multifunctional starters for Bella di Cerignola olives: L. plantarum 16 and 19 for mainly their probiotic properties and L. plantarum 10 for mainly its technological characteristics. Practical Application: A functional starter is a microorganism exerting benefits on human health (probiotic) and able to guide a fermentation (starter). The main goal of this article was to select a functional starter for table olives.     

Selection of Yeasts as Starter Cultures for Table Olives

Ninety‐nine yeasts were isolated from Bella di Cerignola table olives; first, the strains were studied in relation to their ability to produce biogenic amines in a laboratory medium and 49 strains were positive to this assay and cut off from the research. The remaining 50 strains were characterized for their enzymatic traits (β‐glucosidase, catalase, pectolytic, xylanolytic, and lipolytic activities) and for their ability to grow at different temperatures, pHs, with salt or lactic/acetic acids added. Data were used for the evaluation of growth index and submitted to cluster and principal component analyses to choose the most promising 4 strains. In the final step of the research, the strains were inoculated as a cocktail in a model brine, containing different amounts of salt (4% to 12%) and glucose (0% to 3%), and adjusted to different pHs (4.0 to 9.0). Data analysis through a multiple regression procedure highlighted that salt, glucose, and pH acted in a different way within the storage and NaCl affected yeast growth only for few days, and then glucose and pH played a major role. Practical Application Olive fermentation relies upon a complex microflora, including lactic acid bacteria and yeasts; the selection of suitable strains of yeasts intended as starter cultures, as well as their inoculation in brines, could improve the fermentation.     

Characterization and Implications of Enterobacter cloacae Strains, Isolated from Italian Table Olives "Bella Di Cerignola"

ABSTRACT:  Enterobacter cloacae  can be recovered in the spontaneous fermentations of Italian table olives. In this study, the effects of salt (20 to 100 g/L), temperature (10 to 37 °C), pH (4 to 5 and 8 to 10),  p -coumaric and vanillic acids (0.5 to 2 g/L), and the acidification of the medium through lactic, citric, and ascorbic acids were investigated on 15 strains of  E. cloacae , isolated from Italian table olives "Bella di Cerignola." Finally, a confirmatory experiment in synthetic brine was run. The strains were inhibited only by an NaCl amount of 70 to 80 g/L and by  p -coumaric acid; on the other hand, they showed the ability to grow also at low temperatures (10 to 15 °C). The confirmatory experiment highlighted their ability to survive both at 15 °C and at pH 5.  Enterobacter cloacae  could be a real problem for the fermentation of table olives in southern Italy; some hurdles could be used (salt or brine acidification), but some environmental conditions (for example, the temperature) should be controlled carefully to maintain olive safety at acceptable levels.     

EFFECT OF THE USE OF DIFFERENT LACTIC STARTERS ON THE MICROBIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF NATURALLY BLACK TABLE OLIVES OF GEMLIK CULTIVAR

The effect of different lactic acid bacteria cultures on the physicochemical and microbiological characteristics of brined black olives of Gemlik cultivar at low fermentation temperature was studied. Fermentation was carried out according to the traditional Gemlik method with modifications like low salt concentration and lactic starter addition. The brines with 7% salt concentration were inoculated with lactic acid bacteria ( Lactobacillus brevis, Leuconostoc cremoris and L. paramesenteroides ), which were previously isolated from olive fruits at low temperatures and a commercial strain of Lb. plantarum. Fermentation procedures were carried out at controlled temperatures (between 10–12C). Lactic acid bacteria survival was accompanied by yeast development, no Pseudomonas and Enterobacter species were detected in all treatments during fermentation. The highest total titratable acidity, lowest pH and least yeast growth were determined at the brines and fermentation products, which were inoculated with L. cremoris.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

The use of suitable starter cultures is necessary to improve the microbiological control of the naturally black table olive process, help to standardize the fermentation, increase the lactic acid yield and accordingly provide the production of olives with high quality. The requirements mentioned for starter cultures include a rapid and predominant growth, homofermentative metabolism, tolerance to salt, acid and polyphenols, and few growth factor requirements. Especially at the regions where olives were picked later when environmental temperatures are lower, the use of a starter culture that has the ability to grow at low temperatures may be necessary. Use of such starter cultures may help to increase acidification, to control some types of spoilage and to shorten the fermentation process.     

Microbiological and biochemical profile of cv. Conservolea naturally black olives during controlled fermentation with selected strains of lactic acid bacteria

The effect of controlled fermentation processes on the microbial association and biochemical profile of cv. Conservolea naturally black olives processed by the traditional anaerobic method was studied. The different treatments included (a) inoculation with a commercial starter culture of Lactobacillus pentosus, (b) inoculation with a strain of Lactobacillus plantarum isolated from a fermented cassava product and (c) uninoculated spontaneous process. Microbial growth, pH, titratable acidity, organic acids and volatile compounds were monitored throughout the fermentation. The initial microbiota consisted of Gram-negative bacteria, lactic acid bacteria and yeasts. Inhibition of Gram-negative bacteria was evident in all processes. Both starter cultures were effective in establishing an accelerated fermentation process and reduced the survival period of Gram-negative bacteria by 5 days compared with the spontaneous process, minimizing thus the likelihood of spoilage. Higher acidification of the brines was observed in inoculated processes without any significant difference between the two selected starter cultures (113.5 and 117.6mM for L. plantarum and L. pentosus, respectively). L. pentosus was also determined as the major species present during the whole process of spontaneous olive fermentation. It is characteristic that lactic acid fermentation was also initiated rapidly in the spontaneous process, as the conditions of fermentation, mainly the low salt level (6%, w/v) favored the dominance of lactic acid bacteria over yeasts. Lactic, acetic and propionic were the organic acids detected by HPLC in considerable amounts, whereas citric and malic acids were also present at low levels and degraded completely during the processes. Ethanol, methanol, acetaldehyde, ethyl acetate were the major volatile compounds identified by GC. Their concentrations varied among the different treatments, reflecting varying degrees of microbial activity in the brines. The results obtained from this study could help the Greek table olive industry to improve the existing processing schemes in order to increase product consistency and quality expanding the international market for naturally black olives.     

剁辣椒发酵过程中菌群与有机酸变化规律分析

以自然发酵为对照,以植物乳杆菌W-4进行剁辣椒纯种发酵。研究结果表明：在发酵过程中,接种发酵能使乳酸菌快速成为优势菌,较快地降低剁辣椒的pH值。接种发酵具有较高数量的菌落总数和乳酸菌,酵母菌在自然发酵和接种发酵中数量相当,变化趋势基本一致,而大肠菌群只在发酵前期出现,而后消失。有机酸测定结果表明接种发酵具有较高含量的乳酸,而自然发酵具有较高含量的柠檬酸和苹果酸,而乙酸只在自然发酵的前期出现。     

Functional properties of selected starter cultures for sour maize bread

This paper focuses on the functional properties of maize sour-dough microflora selected and tested for their use as starter cultures for sour maize bread. Lactic acid bacteria and yeasts isolated from spontaneously fermented maize dough were selected based on dominance during fermentation and presence at the end of fermentation. Functional properties examined included acidification, leavening and production of some antimicrobial compounds in the fermenting matrix. The organisms previously identified as Lactobacillus plantarum, Lb. brevis, Lb. fermentum, Lb. acidophilus, Pediococcus acidilactici, Leuconostoc mesenteroides and Leuconostoc dextranicum and Saccharomyces cerevisiae were used singly and as mixed cultures in the fermentation (fermentation time: 12h at 28+/-2 degrees C) of maize meal (particle size >0.2mm). The pH fell from an initial value of 5.62-3.05 in maize meals fermented with Lb. plantarum; 4.37 in L. dextranicum+S. cerevisiae compared with the value for the control (no starter) of 4.54. Significant differences (P 相似文献   

可降解亚硝酸盐植物乳杆菌在广式腊肠发酵中的应用

目的:以可降解亚硝酸盐的植物乳杆菌为发酵剂,分析探讨广式腊肠制作中使用该发酵剂的产品特征。方法:研究两株植物乳杆菌分别对2%氯化钠和300mg/kg亚硝酸钠的耐受性,以及在MRS培养基中降解亚硝酸盐的能力。并以其中一株植物乳杆菌为发酵剂加入广式腊肠中,测定不同发酵时间产品的pH值、水活度以及乳酸菌、霉菌和大肠菌的生长情况,与对照组进行比较,研究该发酵剂对发酵腊肠产品特征的影响。结论:将具有良好耐盐和耐亚硝酸盐能力,同时对亚硝酸盐具有较强降解能力的H1菌作为发酵剂加入腊肠后,降低了腊肠的pH值,同时对有害菌有明显的抑制效果,说明所选植物乳杆菌具有较好的环境适应性并显示出强大的酸化潜力,能通过抑制肠杆菌科的生长,提高微生物的安全性。因此,H1菌有望成为一种具有生物安全性的本土发酵剂。     

Identification of lactic acid bacteria isolated from kimchi and studies on their suitability for application as starter culture in the production of fermented sausages

The aim of the investigation was to identify strains of lactobacilli coming from kimchi with properties suitable for use as starter cultures in sausage fermentation. A total of 31 strains of lactobacilli were isolated from kimchi on the 4-6th day of fermentation at 20°C using MRS agar plates and identified on the basis of morphological, biochemical, and physiological characteristics. The isolates were identified as Leuconostoc mes.mes./dent (12.9%), Lactobacillus curvatus (9.7%), Lactobacillus brevis (35.5%), Lactobacillus sake (25.8%), and Lactobacillus plantarum (16.1%). Thus, 51.6% of the isolates were homo-fermentative or facultative hetero-fermentative bacteria and the rest (48.4%) were hetero-fermentative bacteria. Among them L. brevis, L. curvatus, L. plantarum, and L. sake were investigated for their growth profile and metabolism characteristics in the fluid (submerged) model-medium modified according to the special conditions of fermented sausages. Relatively good growth properties were found for L. brevis, L. plantarum, and L. sake with maximum numbers of 8.18, 8.51 and 8.17cfu/ml, respectively, whereas L. curvatus could not adapt to the special environmental conditions. Regarding souring properties, L. brevis showed little ability to decrease pH, whereas L. curvatus, L. plantarum, and L. sake showed relatively good acidifying properties. According to the results of glucose fermentation and its products, only L. plantarum exhibited homo-fermentative characteristics. As a result only L. plantarum among the isolates from kimchi had an ability to adapt to the complex environment of fermented sausage, which will thereby allow them to act as starter cultures and natural preservatives in sausage production.     

Induced lactic acid fermentation of untreated green olives of the Conservolea cultivar by Lactobacillus pentosus

Inoculation of untreated green olives of the Conservolea cultivar (Olea europea media rotunda) with a commercial strain of Lactobacillus pentosus with/without glucose supplement was studied. Despite an initial loss in viability of 0.5 log cycles on average, due to lack of adaptation of the starter to the saline environment of the brine, cultures grew well and initiated an accelerated fermentation process. Inoculation reduced the survival period of Enterobacteriaceae, and consequently potential spoilage, and caused a quicker acidification of brines and decrease in pH compared with control uninoculated processes. The diffusion of phenolic compounds was slow, hindered by the epidermis of the fruits, and had no effect on the growth of the starter. HPLC analysis revealed that lactic and acetic acids were among the end‐products during the fermentation of green olives. Citric, tartaric and malic acids were also detected but at much lower concentrations. Results obtained from this work can be applied directly to industry for the effective use of starter cultures on natural fermentation processes of green olives without prior lye treatment. © 2003 Society of Chemical Industry     

Changes in volatile compounds and related biochemical profile during controlled fermentation of cv. Conservolea green olives

The effect of controlled fermentation processes on the profile of volatile and other biochemical compounds of cv. Conservolea green olives processed by the Spanish method was studied. The different treatments included: (a) inoculation with a commercial starter culture of Lactobacillus pentosus, (b) inoculation with a wild strain of Lactobacillus plantarum isolated from a previous fermentation, (c) uninoculated spontaneous process (control). Microbial growth, pH, titratable acidity, reducing sugars, organic acids and volatile compounds were monitored. Starter cultures were effective in establishing an accelerated fermentation process. Both were able to reduce the survival period of Enterobacteria by 7 days, minimizing thus the likelihood of spoilage. Higher acidification of the brines and faster pH drop was observed in inoculated processes, with L. pentosus presenting better performance than the wild strain of L. plantarum. Lactic and acetic were the major organic acids detected by HPLC, the concentration of which increased in the course of fermentation. Citric and malic acids were also present in the brines but they were degraded completely within the first 2 weeks of fermentation. Ethanol, methanol, acetaldehyde, ethyl acetate, isobutyric acid were the major volatile compounds identified by GC. Their concentration varied greatly among the fermentation processes, reflecting varying degrees of microbial activity in the brines.     

1 株高效降胆固醇乳酸菌的功能与发酵特性

通过研究乳酸菌X3-2B降胆固醇功能特性以及在发酵香肠中的发酵特性,确定高效降胆固醇性能的肉制品发酵剂。结果表明：菌株X3-2B在培养温度为30 ℃、pH 5.5时胆固醇降解率最大,在MRS胆固醇筛选培养基中其胆固醇降解率最大且优于标准菌株植物乳杆菌（L. plantarum,LP）。并以菌株X3-2B为发酵剂做的发酵香肠其水分活度、pH值在相同天数时下降程度显著优于自然发酵组（P＜0.05）,色泽、乳酸菌数都优于对照组,且发酵香肠14 d与0 d相比,添加发酵剂的发酵香肠胆固醇含量显著降低（P＜0.05）且在贮存56 d时X3-2B组发酵香肠胆固醇含量低于自然发酵组与LP组,故菌株X3-2B可作为一株降胆固醇性能较好的肉制品发酵剂。     

The use of a starter culture in the fermentation of cassava for the production of "kivunde", a traditional Tanzanian food product

Three cassava fermentation methods (spontaneous fermentation, back-slopping and the use of starter culture) for the production of kivunde, executed in three trials at 30 degrees C, were compared in terms of cyanide level reduction, microbiology and product quality improvement. Among the isolates from spontaneously fermented cassava batches, four strains were selected on the basis of their enzymatic activities and acid production. All were identified as Lactobacillus plantarum and were used as starters in this study. Lowest residual cyanide levels were detected after 120 h fermentation time in samples fermented with the starter culture and were below the maximum value of 10 mg/kg recommended by the Codex/FAO for cassava flour. This finding seems to be related to the alpha-glucosidase activity of the inoculated strains of which API-zyme (Bio-Merieux) tests showed activities of between 20 and > or = 40 nmol/4 h. The total residual cyanide levels of the spontaneous and back-slopping fermentations at 96 h were respectively 43.5 and 47.7 mg/kg dry weight of cassava. Extension of the fermentation period to 5 days, lead to further substantial reduction in the residual cyanide level in both these processes, but not below the recommended maximum value as in the case of starter culture fermented products. The spontaneous and back-slopping fermented cassava showed signs of deterioration after 3 days of fermentation. There was a sharp drop of pH and an increase of titratable acidity for all three batches during the first 48 h followed by a slow rise of pH and drop in titratable acidity towards the end of fermentation. The samples fermented with the starter culture had a smooth texture and pleasant fruity aroma, as opposed to the course and dull appearance and more complex flavour of the samples of spontaneous and back-slopping batches. During fermentation with starter culture, Enterobacteriaceae and yeasts and moulds could not be isolated throughout the period of fermentation (detection limit: 10 colony forming units/g). The present findings indicate the suitability of these Lb. plantarum strains as starter cultures for cassava fermentation in the kivunde process. The paper highlights the potential for the improvement of a traditional African fermented food (kivunde) through the use of a starter culture.     

不同乳酸菌发酵剂对发酵红肠品质的影响

为研究乳酸菌发酵对红肠品质的影响,将发酵技术应用于本无发酵工艺的红肠制品中,筛选出能够提高红肠品质的乳酸菌发酵剂。分别将常应用于发酵肉制品的7 种商业乳酸菌发酵剂（木糖葡萄球菌＋戊糖片球菌（THM-17）、木糖葡萄球菌＋清酒乳杆菌＋类植物乳杆菌（PRO-MIX5）、木糖葡萄球菌＋肉葡萄球菌＋清酒乳杆菌（WBL-45）、木糖葡萄球菌＋戊糖片球菌＋植物乳杆菌（VHI-41）、木糖葡萄球菌＋戊糖片球菌＋植物乳杆菌（SHI-59）、肉葡萄球菌＋木糖葡萄球菌（WBX-43）和戊糖片球菌＋木糖葡萄球菌＋肉葡萄球菌＋乳酸片球菌（VBM-60））及8 种单菌（弯曲乳杆菌、戊糖乳杆菌、清酒乳杆菌-1、戊糖片球菌、木糖葡萄球菌、肉葡萄球菌、清酒乳杆菌-2、植物乳杆菌）以107 CFU/g的接种量接种至腌制后的肉馅中,拌馅灌肠后于35 ℃、80%湿度条件下发酵12 h,取样测定发酵后样品的乳酸菌数和细菌总数,再经干燥、蒸煮、烟熏、烘烤制得成品,测定其感官、pH值、色差、质构、亚硝酸盐、硝酸盐、生物胺及N-亚硝胺含量等指标。结果表明：15 种发酵剂中以木糖葡萄球菌和植物乳杆菌2 种乳酸菌发酵剂应用效果较好,所制得产品pH值分别为5.26和5.04,色泽美观,弹性适中,亚硝酸盐残留量（10.84、10.13 mg/kg）低,可显著抑制N-亚硝胺的形成（N-二甲基亚硝胺含量分别为1.29、2.51 μg/kg）,生物胺总量较低。由此说明,木糖葡萄球菌和植物乳杆菌能够显著提高红肠产品的安全品质。     

Microbial association and acidity development of unheated and pasteurized green-table olives fermented using glucose or sucrose supplements at various levels

Green-table olives, unheated and pasteurized, of Greek cultivar Conservolea were supplemented with glucose or sucrose in various amounts inoculated with Lactobacillus plantarum and fermentation was conducted. Although sugar supplements did not affect the lactic acid bacteria growth rate, they increased the rate of pH drop and the production of acids and lowered the final pH values in all cases. Adequate supplements of sugars (0.5%, 1.0% w v⁻¹), of both types, in unheated olive fermentation, resulted in a fast pH drop, causing a satisfactory halt of Enterobacteriaceae growth in the first days of fermentation, and a subsequent population decline occurred in the following days, eliminating the danger of early stage spoilage and ensuring the safety of the final product. In pasteurized olives, where L. plantarum starter was the only microbial flora, it was considered worth evaluating the fermentation progress without any competition. The rate of pH drop was not as high as in unheated olives, but final pH values and acid development were more pronounced. Lactic acid was the predominant acid developed in both unheated and pasteurized olive fermentation, and increased sugar supplements resulted in faster production and higher yields of this acid. Acetic acid was also produced in low amounts at the end of fermentation, except in the cases of pasteurized olive fermentation supplemented with sucrose, where acetic acid was absent. A switch from homo-fermentative to hetero-fermentative metabolism might have taken place in case of glucose presence, but the same was not observed for sucrose.     

Occurrence of Listeria monocytogenes in green table olives

Microbiological safety of green table olives from different cultivars, prepared by both the Spanish-style and biological methods and fermented with starter cultures of lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei, and Lactobacillus pentosus), was investigated. The fermentation process was monitored by measuring pH values, titratable acidities, and growth of lactic acid bacteria over time. During fermentation, lactic acid bacteria and yeasts were major microbial populations. Microbiological safety was evaluated by analysis for Listeria monocytogenes with the use of an enrichment method during storage (from 55 days to 18 months). Results demonstrated that L. monocytogenes can survive and grow in green table olives. L. monocytogenes was found in one of the commercial (thermally treated) samples analyzed and in all samples older than 2 months, irrespective of olive cultivar, lactic acid bacteria starter used, pH and titratable acidity of brine samples, or treatment applied.     

外源脂肪酶改善腊鱼品质

该研究以鲢鱼为主要原料,植物乳杆菌、木糖葡萄球菌和酿酒酵母为混合发酵剂,发酵期间加入外源脂肪酶制作腊鱼产品。通过分析腊鱼的游离脂肪酸、pH值、白度、质构,以及结合感官评价结果探究发酵温度、脂肪酶添加量和添加时间对腊鱼品质的影响。结果表明,脂肪酶可有效改善腊鱼的品质。具体方法为:鲢鱼块接入发酵剂在20℃下发酵27 h后,加入0.04%(以鱼肉计)的外源脂肪酶(22000 U),继续在20℃下发酵45 h,然后经冲洗、烘干(30℃,3 h)、成熟(15℃,5 d)得到最终产品。与未加酶产品相比,加酶后发酵腊鱼的游离脂肪酸、pH发生较大改变,产品的色、香、味均有明显改善,说明外源脂肪酶可通过影响腊鱼在发酵过程中的脂肪代谢达到提升产品品质的目的。     

Lactobacillus plantarum(L. p)直投发酵剂低温发酵菊芋泡菜

利用自主研发的L. p(植物乳杆菌)直投发酵剂和购买的Lactobacillus brevis(L. b,短乳杆菌)菌株制备的直投发酵剂,对低温(环境温度为5～15℃)条件下发酵菊芋泡菜进行对比研究。分别以L. p、L. b及L. p与L. b复配的发酵剂直投发酵菊芋,测定其发酵过程中的动态变化,并以自然发酵菊芋为参照。试验结果表明,在低温条件下,自然发酵菊芋9 d后,其pH仍为5.15左右,且杂菌较多,其中肠杆菌数量为8.5×103CFU/mL;而采用上述3种直投发酵剂发酵菊芋,7 d后其pH均在3.80以下,发酵到第9天时,乳酸菌数量分别为4.7×107、4.0×107和4.4×107CFU/mL,肠杆菌数量均在100 CFU/mL以下,酵母菌数量均低于9.5×102CFU/mL,发酵6d后亚硝酸盐含量均低于0.09 mg/kg,且未出现亚硝峰。其中,L. p直投发酵菊芋泡菜的品质与风味优于L. b直投发酵及复配发酵,且在室温贮藏180 d后仍保持稳定。研究结果证明,L. p直投发酵不仅可以解决低温下自然发酵菊芋泡菜不可行的问题,且其发酵的菊芋泡菜品质优良,适合于菊芋泡菜的生产。     

蔬菜发酵菌种的筛选及发酵特性

为了选择适合蔬菜发酵的发酵菌种,本研究从四川泡菜老汤中分离的6 种乳酸菌Lactobacillus plantarum、Lactobacillus fermentum、Lactobacillus brevi、Lactobacillus pentosus、Leuconostoc mesenteroides、Lactobacillus lactics筛选发酵菌种。6 种乳酸菌接入亚硝酸盐的MRS培养液中,6 种乳酸菌还原亚硝酸盐的大小顺序为Lactobacilluspentosus＞Lactobacillus plantarum＞Leuconostoc mesenteroides＞Lactobacillus fermentum＞Lactobacillus lactics＞Lactobacillus brevis。以pH值降低的速率为发酵速率,Lactobacillus plantarum、Lactobacillus pentosus、Leuconostocmesenteroides这3 种发酵剂的发酵速率较其他3 种快,并且通过乳酸菌的全细胞蛋白电泳实验得出此3 种乳酸菌在甘蓝发酵过程中能够成为优势菌。从乳酸菌还原亚硝酸盐的能力、发酵速率、发酵菌种的生存能力（是否能成为优势菌）的实验结果表明Lactobacillus plantarum、Lactobacillus pentosus、Leuconostoc mesenteroides这3 种乳酸菌作为蔬菜发酵的发酵剂。通过对3 种发酵菌种发酵特性的研究可知,Leuconostoc mesenteroides较另两种生长周期短,稳定期维持时间短,很快进入衰退期。Lactobacillus plantarum菌较Lactobacillus pentosus、Leuconostoc mesenteroides耐酸,Leuconostoc mesenteroides对酸敏感。Leuconostoc mesenteroides最适生长温度为30 ℃,Lactobacillus plantarum、Lactobacillus plantarum两种菌的最适生长温度是37 ℃。15 ℃条件下Leuconostoc mesenteroides的光密度（OD600 nm）值很低,说明Leuconostoc mesenteroides较Lactobacillus plantarum、Lactobacillus pentosus对低温敏感。     

不同乳酸菌发酵对甘薯淀粉加工浆液营养功能成分及感官特性的影响

选用植物乳杆菌（Lactobacillus plantarum,Lp）、保加利亚乳杆菌（Lactobacillus bulgaricus,Lb）、嗜热链球菌（Streptococcus thermophilus,St）、戊糖片球菌（Pediococcus pentosus,Pp）、干酪乳杆菌（Lactobacillus casei,Lc）及商业Lp（SZ）分别对甘薯淀粉加工浆液进行发酵,比较不同乳酸菌发酵对甘薯淀粉加工浆液营养功能成分（蛋白质、灰分、可溶性膳食纤维、不溶性膳食纤维、总膳食纤维、总酸、总糖、乳酸、短链脂肪酸、总酚、游离氨基酸）及感官特性（电子鼻、电子舌、气相色谱-质谱、感官评价）的影响。结果表明：6 种乳酸菌发酵后,浆液中蛋白质、糖类、可溶性膳食纤维、不溶性膳食纤维及总膳食纤维含量显著下降;不同乳酸菌均表现出良好的发酵性能,发酵后浆液pH值从6.62下降到3.67～3.88,总酸质量浓度由0.29 g/100 mL提高至2.69～3.67 g/100 mL,且乳酸及短链脂肪酸含量显著上升;Lb和Lc发酵显著提高了浆液中总酚含量,分别提升了18.44%和17.78%;在发酵液中共检出16 种游离氨基酸,其中必需游离氨基酸含量显著上升;气相色谱-质谱结果表明,乳酸菌发酵可有效提升甘薯淀粉加工浆液中风味物质的种类和含量,改善其风味和口感,其中Pp、St和SZ发酵浆液的总体感官品质最好。上述研究结果可为乳酸菌发酵应用于甘薯淀粉加工浆液制备饮料的研发奠定理论支撑。