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Genus: Lactobacillus
Life >
Eubacteria > Firmicutes > "Bacilli" > "Lactobacillales" > Lactobacillaceae
Members of this genus of bacteria are found in dairy
products, meat, water, sewage, beer, fruits, on plant surfaces, and other
situations.
Lactobacillus acidophilus
The fermenting organism that produces acidophilus milk. |
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
One
of the microorganisms used in the fermentation of milk to produce yoghurt,
cream cheese and mozzarella cheese. This species is also
used in the production of the alcoholic milk products kefir and kumiss. |
Lactobacillus casei
Used
in the later stages of production of Cheddar cheese. |
Lactobacillus leichmannii
One
of the microorganisms used in the fermentation of milk to produce the
alcoholic drink called kumiss. |
Lactobacillus plantarum
Used
in the later stages of production of Cheddar cheese. |
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