Table 2. Physiological characteristics of Lactobacillus plantarum KC23 and L. paracasei KF26 isolated from Kimchi

Characteristics	KC23	KF26
Cell type	Rod	Rod
Gram stain	+	+
Catalase test	—	—
Aerobic growth	+	+
Anaerobic growth	+	+
Growth at 35°C	+	+
Growth at 45°C	—	—