Consistently with previous observations in similar system
(Damin et al., 2008), St–Lr exhibited statistically higher (p < 0.05)
firmness (0.38–0.55 N) than the other co-cultures (0.33–0.47 N),
as a consequence of the slow fermentation ability of Lr suggested
by its tg value. As a matter of fact, as regards to tg values,