Abstract: The fermentation condition of Lactobacillus plantarum KLDS1.0391 isolated from Jiaoke , a traditional fermented cream from Inner Mongolia in China, were optimized for bacteriocin production. Skim milk hydrolyzed by neutral protease was used as the medium; Baicillus subtilis was used as indicator bacteria and diameter of inhibition zone was used as evaluation index of antibacterial activity. Based on the single factor tests, the optimal fermentation conditions for producing antibacterial components with high yield in this strain was explored by response surface methodology with three variables of fermentation pH, fermentation temperature and inoculation amount. Results indicated that the order for affecting the yield of antibacterial components from strong to weak was fermentation pH, inoculation amount and fermentation temperature. The optimal fermentation conditions were pH 5.1, inoculation amount of 1% and fermentation temperature of 33 ℃. Under these optimal conditions, the diameter of inhibition zone reached up to 15.00 mm. The antibacterial activity was increased by 43.08% and reached up to 601.32 IU/mL. Therefore, it is feasible for the established model due to the consistent results between the prediction and experiments.

Key words: response surface, bacteriocin, Lactobacillus plantarum, Jiaoke