Levilactobacillus brevis is a heterofermentative, Gram-positive bacterium preserved for convenient laboratory use. It produces lactic acid, CO₂, and ethanol during carbohydrate metabolism and thrives at 30–37 °C.
Why it matters: This slant culture provides strong culture integrity, easy revival, and versatile metabolic output for food and beverage fermentation, probiotic applications, and research.
Cat No.: MC_B_LVBB1_2026
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PRODUCT INFORMATION |
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I. Classification: |
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Kingdom |
Bacteria |
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Phylum |
Bacillota |
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Class |
Bacilli |
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Order |
Lactobacillales |
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Family |
Lactobacillaceae |
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Genus |
Levilactobacillus |
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Species |
Levilactobacillus brevis |
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II. Morphology |
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Gram-positive, non-spore-forming bacterium, short to elongated rod-shaped cells |
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occurring singly, in pairs, or in short chains |
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non-motile and lacks flagella |
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small, circular to slightly irregular, smooth, and creamy to off-white in appearance |
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III. Growth Conditions |
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Temperature |
approximately 30–37 °C |
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pH |
Neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 6–8) |
facultatively anaerobic metabolism
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IV. PACKAGING & STORAGE |
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Packaging Type |
Sealed slant |
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Shelf Life |
3-6 months |
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Storage Conditions |
Stored at 4–8 °C |
certificate of analysis Levilactobacillus brevis
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