Lactic acid fermentation represents the easiest and the most suitable way for increasing the daily
consumption of fresh-like vegetables and fruits. Literature data are accumulating, and this review aims at
describing the main features of the lactic acid bacteria to be used for fermentation. Lactic acid bacteria
are a small part of the autochthonous microbiota of vegetables and fruits. The diversity of the microbiota
markedly depends on the intrinsic and extrinsic parameters of the plant matrix. Notwithstanding the
reliable value of the spontaneous fermentation to stabilize and preserve raw vegetables and fruits,
a number of factors are in favour of using selected starters. Two main options may be pursued for the
controlled lactic acid fermentation of vegetables and fruits: the use of commercial/allochthonous and the
use of autochthonous starters. Several evidences were described in favour of the use of selected
autochthonous starters, which are tailored for the specific plant matrix. Pro-technological, sensory and
nutritional criteria for selecting starters were reported as well as several functional properties, which
were recently ascribed to autochthonous lactic acid bacteria. The main features of the protocols used for
the manufacture of traditional, emerging and innovative fermented vegetables and fruits were reviewed.
Tailored lactic acid bacteria starters completely exploit the potential of vegetables and fruits, which
enhances the hygiene, sensory, nutritional and shelf life properties.
Lactic acid fermentation represents the easiest and the most suitable way for increasing the daily
consumption of fresh-like vegetables and fruits. Literature data are accumulating, and this review aims at
describing the main features of the lactic acid bacteria to be used for fermentation. Lactic acid bacteria
are a small part of the autochthonous microbiota of vegetables and fruits. The diversity of the microbiota
markedly depends on the intrinsic and extrinsic parameters of the plant matrix. Notwithstanding the
reliable value of the spontaneous fermentation to stabilize and preserve raw vegetables and fruits,
a number of factors are in favour of using selected starters. Two main options may be pursued for the
controlled lactic acid fermentation of vegetables and fruits: the use of commercial/allochthonous and the
use of autochthonous starters. Several evidences were described in favour of the use of selected
autochthonous starters, which are tailored for the specific plant matrix. Pro-technological, sensory and
nutritional criteria for selecting starters were reported as well as several functional properties, which
were recently ascribed to autochthonous lactic acid bacteria. The main features of the protocols used for
the manufacture of traditional, emerging and innovative fermented vegetables and fruits were reviewed.
Tailored lactic acid bacteria starters completely exploit the potential of vegetables and fruits, which
enhances the hygiene, sensory, nutritional and shelf life properties.
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