In spite of modern technologies and safety concepts such as Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP), the reported numbers of food-borne illnesses and intoxications are still on the increase. In addition, in recent years, the consumer demand towards high quality and safe foods is growing. These, in turn, have increased the need for using the protective cultures and associated antagonistic compounds (biopreservation) as additional factors to support good manufacturing practices, thereby reducing risks of growth and survival of pathogens and spoilage microorganisms. Lactic acid...