Pediococcus species and related bacteria found in fermented foods and related materials in Thailand

Abstract

Tetrad-forming cocci were isolated from 17 kinds of fermented fish, meat, vegetables, and other materials in Thailand. Out of 58 strains identified, 22 were Pediococcus pentosaceus Mees, 2 were Pedicoccus acidilactici Lindner, 26 were Pediococcus halophilus Mees, 4 were Pediococcus sp., and 4 were Tetracoccus” sp. They were widely distributed in fermented products in Thailand, and play roles in souring and ripening. © 1983, Applied Microbiology, Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Research Foundation. All rights reserved.