In the present study, the effect of L. plantarum DSM 20205 was
investigated as starter culture for its effect on table olives fermentation.
This German commercial strain was previously selected for its ability to hydrolyse oleuropein and to produce lactic acid at different salt concentrations (Romeo & Poiana, 2007).
Four different olive cultivars of Southern Italy were used to assess the effect
of olive variety and starter culture on brine phenol trends.