Lactococcus lactis subsp lactis

**Semantic type:** Bacterium

**Definition:** A species of Gram positive, cocci shaped, lactic acid bacteria assigned to the phylum Firmicutes. It is used in the manufacturing of cultured milk products and differs from Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris by being more hardy to salt, pH, and high temperatures.

**Synonyms:** - LACTOCOCCUS LACTIS SUBSP. LACTIS - Lactobacillus xylosus - Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis - Streptococcus diacetilactis