One hundred thirty-eight LAB were isolated from five Satoumi regions in Japan.
Ten LAB were identified as acid (pH 5.0)-tolerant and milk and/or soymilk fermenters.
Lactococcuslactis Miura-SU2 is considered a desirable milk fermentation starter.
Lactobacillusplantarum Tennozu-SU1 increased O2- radical scavenging capacity in soymilk.