Query: NC_012121:1676367 Staphylococcus carnosus subsp. carnosus TM300, complete genome
Lineage: Staphylococcus carnosus; Staphylococcus; Staphylococcaceae; Bacillales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: This is a Gram positive, nonmotile, nonsporeforming bacterium isolated from dry sausages. Staphylococcus carnosus subsp. carnosus TM300 is used as a meat starter culture and classified as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) organism.
Subject: NC_016023:1725294 Bacillus coagulans 36D1 chromosome, complete genome
Lineage: Bacillus coagulans; Bacillus; Bacillaceae; Bacillales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: Bacillus coagulans, a lactic acid producing bacterium, was first identified as a spoilage agent of milk products. This organism can be used in the production of ethanol and lactic acid from cellulose and hemicellulose acid hydrolysate. Bacillus coagulans also produces other commercially important chemicals like cyclodextrins and amylases, and has been used as a probiotic in animal feed.