Mixed starter culture and uses thereof

摘要

The present invention relates to composition and mixed culture used for inhibiting the growth or killing spoilage or pathogenic microorganisms that can be found in different fermented foods, such as vegetables. The composition comprises at least one fermentation microorganism and at least one killer yeast producing an agent that inhibit the growth or kill other spoilage or pathogen microorganisms. Killer yeasts can be added before, during or fermentation processing of foods.