Novel leuconostoc citreum and fermented foods using the same as a starter, and compositions thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to Leuconostoc citreum CJGN34 KCTC 10974BP lactic acid bacteria, fermented foods including kimchi manufactured using the lactic acid bacteria as a starter, and lactic acid bacteria composition comprising of the lactic acid bacteria. The novel Leuconostoc citreum CJGN34 of the present invention enhances the general taste quality of kimchi; increases the intrinsic complex sour taste and carbonated taste of kimchi manufactured by traditional manufacturing method in wintertime; and regularly sustains the fermentation quality during the year; particularly, has an effect for controlling the deterioration of fermentation quality in the summer in which the taste quality deteriorates. Thus, the lactic acid bacteria of the present invention can be used as a starter in fermented foods including kimchi, or as a drug medicine in the form of a tablet or capsule mixed with carriers or additives, or a s probiotics for foods; or applied in cosmetic ingredients by mixing in a certain amount. Therefore, the lactic acid bacteria of the present invention can be used in a manner commonly applied in various fields of technology such as medicine, food, feed, cosmetics or the like.

1 .  Leuconostoc citreum  CJGN34 KCTC 10974BP. 
     
     
         2 . A starter composition for fermenting foods, which contains  Leuconostoc citreum  CJGN34 KCTC 10974BP as an effective ingredient. 
     
     
         3 . A fermented food manufactured by using the starter composition for fermenting foods in  claim 2 . 
     
     
         4 . A pickled food manufactured by using the starter composition for fermenting foods in  claim 2 . 
     
     
         5 . Kimchi manufactured by using the starter composition for fermenting foods in  claim 2 . 
     
     
         6 . A pharmaceutical composition of lactic acid bacteria, which contains  Leuconostoc citreum  CJGN34 KCTC 10974BP as an effective ingredient. 
     
     
         7 . A food composition of lactic acid bacteria, which contains  Leuconostoc citreum  CJGN34 KCTC 10974BP as an effective ingredient.