Characterization of selected lactic acid bacteria from Tapay: a starter for maguindanao ethnic delicacy in Cotabato City, Philippines
This study isolated and characterized lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from Tapay, a traditional ethnic starter culture sourced from Dalumangcob, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao (BARMM), Philippines. Phenotypic characterization revealed that the isolates were Gram-positive, non-spore-forming cocci capable of thriving under diver...