Starter cultures are microorganisms that contribute to the microbiological safety and quality of the product, mainly by production of lactic acid and thereby lowering the pH. Through acid production, they also contribute in the coagulation of muscle proteins, increased slice stability, firmness, cohesiveness and sensory properties of the final product. The properties of the starters are important for the final quality of the sausages. In sausage production, the most commonly used commercial starter cultures belong to the species Lactobacillus sakei, Lactobacillus curvatus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei,