Characterization of lactic acid bacteria from naturally-fermented Manzanilla Aloreña green table olives

► Lactobacillus pentosus was the main lactic acid bacterium in Aloreña table olives. ► Pediococcus parvulus and Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides were less abundant. ► Many lactobacilli showed interesting technological properties. ► Selected lactobacilli and leuconostocs were acid and bile salt tolerant.