Phenotypic and genotypic identification of lactic acid bacteria isolated from a small-scale facility producing traditional dry sausages

Significance and Impact of the Study: This study constitutes the first step in the designing process of LAB starter cultures endogenous to the small-scale facility in order to protect the typical organoleptic characteristics of its traditional dry sausage. Otherwise, the presence of undesirable micro-organisms in the processing equipment emphasizes the necessity of improving the general hygienic conditions of sausage production in this facility.