Table 4. Growth of isolated lactic acid bacteria at different salt concentration

Group NaCl concentration Count (%) (n=80)
2% 4% 6.5%
I + + + 26 (32.5)
II + + - 21 (26.25)
III + - - 22 (27.5)
IV + - + 0 (0)
V - + - 3 (3.75)
VI - + + 2 (2.5)
VII - - + 1 (1.25)
VIII - - - 5 (6.25)
Key: (+)=Growth, (-)=No growth.