New bacteria of genus Exiguobacterium, useful in preparation of fermented foods and for production of L(+)-lactate, without significant production of the D-form

摘要

Bacterial strains (A) that contain a DNA sequence (I), at least part of which can hybridize with the genomic or plasmid DNA of the strain deposited as CNCM I-2962, are new. Independent claims are also included for: (1) method for culturing (A) under facultative anaerobic conditions, at pH 5.4-9.15, preferably 6.5-7.5, and 37 degreesC in a basal medium containing a sugar as energy source; and (2) method for producing metabolites (II), e.g. L(+)-lactate, by culturing (A).