DEFINITION

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (formerly known as Lactobacillus plantarum) is a lactic acid-producing, Gram-positive, rod-shaped, non-spore forming, facultatively anaerobic bacterium that is heterofermentative. Cells are non-motile, usually straight, and commonly found in short chains. Suitable cryoprotectants may be added to the concentrated bacteria following fermentation, after which the product is frozen and freeze-dried. The formulated product may be blended with suitable diluents and/or bulking agents. It contains NLT 100% of the labeled viable cell count of the specified strain of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum.

• Strain Lp-115: Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Lp-115 (ATCC SD-5209) is a pure, specific strain of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum. It produces 55% d-lactate and 45% l-lactate.