Table 4. Growth and antibacterial activity of L. lactis according to medium composition

Strain Medium Antibacterial activity CFU/mL pH
Lb. sakei 1 Lb. sakei 2
Lactococcus lactis M17 +++4) +++ 4.5×109 5.39
Medium A1) ++ ++ 3.9×109 4.98
Medium B2) +++ +++ 4.7×109 4.76
Medium C3) +++ +++ 4.9×109 4.85
0.5% casein peptone+0.5% soy peptone+0.25% yeast extract+0.05% ascorbic acid+1% potassium citrate+0.5% lactose+dried shrimp broth.
0.5% casein peptone+0.5% soy peptone+3% yeast extract+0.05% ascorbic acid+1% potassium citrate+3% lactose+water.
0.5% casein peptone+0.5% soy peptone+3% yeast extract+0.05% ascorbic acid+1% potassium citrate+3% lactose+dried shrimp broth.
≥15 mm: +++, 12-15 mm: ++.