producing lactobacilli (LeBlanc et al., 2011). Moreover, Lb. planta-
rum ES137 produced higher concentrations of folate than those
recently reported by strains of this species (Laino et al., 2014 ~ ). Lb.
plantarum is known to be folate producer and it is the only lacto-
bacilli that has the complete enzymes necessary for the shikimate
pathway for chorismate production necessary for folate production
(Masuda et al., 2012; Rossi, Amaretti, & Raimondi, 2011). Lb. plan-
tarum is also common bacteria in sourdough. P. acidilactici ES22
reached 56 ng/mL of folate production. Because of their ability to
produce high levels of folate these strains mentioned could be used
to produce sourdoughs to obtain bread with increased folate levels
(Rossi et al., 2011). Also, they can be used to develop starters for
fermented milks with high vitamin content (LeBlanc et al., 2013).
From all of 50 isolates from wheat, wholemeal and seed raw
materials, 8 LAB strains based on technological properties. These
strains were selected for further studies in order to develop