Anti-listeria activity of Pediococcus pentosaceus BCC 3772 and application as starter culture for Nham, a traditional fermented pork sausage

► Pediococcus pentosaceus BCC 3772 produces pediocin PA-1/AcH. ► Inoculation of P. pentosaceus BCC 3772 inhibits growth of L. monocytogenes in spiked Nham samples. ► P. pentosaceus BCC 3772 is a candidate functional starter culture for Nham processing.