Which organism is used to initiate the fermentation of cabbage to make sauerkraut?

A. Saccharomyces cerevisiae
B. Streptococcus lactis and Lactobacillus
C. Propionibacterium
D. Spirulina
E. Leuconostoc mesenteroides


Answer: E

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