In recognizing the importance of LAB in cocoa fermentations, several
authors have used selected strains of L. plantarum and L. fermentum as
starter cultures in combination with or without various species of acetic
acid bacteria and yeasts to better control and improve the fermentation
(Kresnowati et al., 2013; Lefeber et al., 2012; Pereira et al., 2012;
Schwan, 1998).