Question

Which of the following bacteria are used for fermenting idli and dosa?

• A. Leuconostoc mesenteroides
• B. Streptococcus thermophiles
• C. Lactobacillus bulgaricus
• D. Lactobacillus acidophilus

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Leuconostoc mesenteroides

• Rice and black gram are soaked overnight, washed, mixed and ground.

• The mixture is allowed to undergo fermentation with the help of Leuconostoc mesenteroides and Streptococcus faecalis.