Latilactobacillus curvatus

Latilactobacillus curvatus
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L. curvatus
Binomial name
Latilactobacillus curvatus
(Troili-Petersson, 1903) Zheng et al., 2020
Type strain
DSM 20019 (ATCC 25601 = CCUG 30669)
Synonyms
  • Bacterium curvatum Troili-Petersson, 1903
  • Lactobacillus curvatus (Troili-Petersson, 1903) Abo-Elnaga & Kandler, 1965

Latilactobacillus curvatus is a species of gram-positive lactic acid bacteria in the family Lactobacillaceae. It is a facultatively heterofermentative bacterium commonly found in fermented foods, particularly fermented meat products. L. curvatus contributes to acidification, flavor development, and bacteriocin production during fermentation. Some strains also exhibit potential probiotic properties.