Define microorganism in fermentation foods Process

Lactococcus lactis  -  used in dairy fermentation.

Steptococcus thermophilus  -  used in dairy fermentation.

Leuconostoc  sp.  -  used  in  wine making, dairy fermentation.

Pediococcus sp. -  meat fermentation, vegetable fermentation, ripening of some cheeses.

Lactobacillus sp.  -  meat fermentation, vegetable fermentation, dairy fermentation sourdough bread.

Bifidobacterium  sp. -  added  to  dairy products  to promote intestinal health.

Propionibacterium  sp.  -  Swiss cheese.

Yeasts -  bread,  beer, wine, liquors.

Moulds  -  ripening cheeses,  soy  sauce.