Question

How many different industries depend upon the lactobacilli bacteria?

Answer 1

In women of European ancestry lactobacillus species are normally a major part of the vajinal microbiota

Answer 2

Dairy industries who produce buttermilk, yogurt, etc depend on lactobacilli for probiotics. Some Lactobacillus species are employed as starter cultures in the industry for regulated fermentation in the making of wine, yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, pickles, beer, cider, kimchi, cocoa, kefir, and other fermented foods, as well as animal fodders and the bokashi soil supplement. The antibacterial and antifungal action of Lactobacillus species relies on the making of bacteriocins and low molecular weight compounds that restrain these microorganisms.