Leuconostoc paramesenteroides (DSM 20288) appeared closely related to the majority of Leucorwstoc strains, while Lactobacillus confusus (DSM 20196) was more closely related to Leuconostoc lactz3 (DSM 20202) and Leuconostoc citreum (DSM 20188) on the basis of CFA content. Of particular note was the separation of Lactobacillus curvatus strains (DSM 20019,KO875) from the Lactobacilhs sake (DSM 20017) strain in this projection.