In conclusion, selected strains of S. xylosus and S. carnosus
possessed sufficient growth characteristics on ox-bile,
bacteriocin activity, adhesive capacity and S. xylosus isolates
also did not form BA. On the basis of these results,
especially its antimicrobial activity, decarboxylase-negativity
as well as its adaptability to different technological conditions,
strain S. xylosus SO3/1M/1/2 can be utilized as a
starter culture for sausage manufacture. However, additional
studies are necessary to evaluate its performance
directly in sausage production.