Table 4 Characteristics of isolate Kp10
| Characteristics | Kp10 (Pediococcus acidilactici) |
|---|---|
| Gram stain reaction | Gram-positive cocci |
| Colony morphology | |
| Size | >0.1 mm |
| Shape | Circular |
| Colour | Milky white |
| Elevation | Concave |
| Density | Mucoid and glistening |
| Biochemical characteristics | |
| Catalase | - |
| Physiological characteristics | |
| Growth in M17 broth: | |
| With 0.5% NaCl | + |
| With 2% NaCl | + |
| With 4% NaCl | - |
| With 6.5% NaCl | - |
| With 10% NaCl | - |
| At 5°C | - |
| At 10°C | - |
| At 30°C | + |
| At 35°C | + |
| At 37°C | + |
| At 45°C | + |
| At 60°C | - |