Table 2.
Biochemical test.
| Strain/biochemical reagent | Aescin | Cellobiose | Maltose | Mannitol | Salicin | Sorbitol | Sucrose | Raffinose | Inulin | Lactose | Reducing nitrate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pediococcus acidilactici | − | + | − | − | + | − | − | − | + | − | + |
| Lactobacillus casei | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | − | + | + | − |
| Lactobacillus paracasei | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | − | + | + | − |
(+) was positive, indicating a reaction. (−) was negative, indicating no reaction.