Molecular characterisation of bacteria associated with food
fermentations provides dependable information about the diversity
of microorganisms involved, generating a wider base for
selection of appropriate starter cultures. Similar to our results,
Padonou et al. (2009) reported the presence of L. plantarum and
Lactobacillus fermentum in lafun, a fermented cassava product;
however, contrary to our observations, L. fermentum rather than
L. plantarumwas the dominant LAB strain present. This discrepancy
could be due to particular conditions of submerged fermentation
and regional differences in sample collection sites.