Screening and co-fermentation of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts for low-acid paocai
In this study,heterofermentative lactic acid bacteria(numbered as L1-L6)and yeasts(numbered as M1-M6)isolated from different fermented vegetables were used as research objects.Superior strains were screened through acid and salt tolerance and fermentation performance studies.Mus-tard was fermented with the combination of superior strains with naturally fermented mustard as a control.The physicochemical properties and sensory properties of fermented mustard were investigated for the screening of mixed starter suitable for low-acid paocai.The results showed that Leuconos-toc mesenteroides L5 tolerated well at pH 4.5 and salt concentration 4%and produced less acid in 24 h;Kazachstania exigua M1,Pichia kudriavzevii M2,and Zygosaccharomyces bisporus M4 tolerated well at pH 4.0 and salt concentration 4%and did not produce gas or film.Mustard was inoculated with strain L5 combined with M1,M2 andM4,respectively.Strain M1 grew better in paocai system,and the viable counts was(2.41±0.06)lg(CFU/ml)after 10 d,while strain M2 and M4 were not detected after 4 d.After fermentation,the viable count[(5.71±0.02)lg(CFU/ml)]of lactic acid bacteria in L5 and M1 co-fermentation group was significantly lower than that of other groups(P<0.05).The total acid(2.30±0.03 g/kg)and nitrite content(1.35±0.02 mg/kg)were also lower than the other two inoculated groups,with the highest sensory score(85.00±2.12)and a unique fragrance.The natural fermentation group was immature and had an obvious raw astringent taste.