Food Microbiology
Lactic acid bacteria LAB
Gram-positive, non-sporing bacteria producing lactic acid as the main fermentation product — Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Streptococcus, Leuconostoc, Pediococcus.
Real-life application
The organisms behind curd, yoghurt, dosa batter and pickles, and the reason probiotic drinks list specific bacterial strains on the label.