Characteristics | Kp10 (Pediococcus acidilactici) |
---|---|
Gram stain reaction | Gram-positive cocci |
Colony morphology | Â |
  Size | >0.1 mm |
  Shape | Circular |
  Colour | Milky white |
  Elevation | Concave |
  Density | Mucoid and glistening |
Biochemical characteristics | Â |
  Catalase | - |
Physiological characteristics | Â |
Growth in M17 broth: | Â |
  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 | - |