The prepared kimchi were divided into five groups; 1) Inoculation
with both Leu.mesenteroides and Lb.sakei after sterilization
with gamma (ɣ)-irradiation (KMSG), 2 and 3) Inoculation with
Leu. mesenteroides and Lb. sakei, respectively, after sterilization
with irradiation (KMG and KSG), 4) Natural fermentation without
inoculation and irradiation (KSF), and 5) Sterilization without inoculation
(CON).