Abstract:
Kocho and bulla are the two main fermented products ensete (Ensete Ventricosum). The predominant micro organism present in these product were isolated and biochemically characterized.The most abundant group of microorganisms was the lactic acid bacteria. Others encountered frequently were spore forming gram positive facultative anaerobes. Occasionally, yeasts and molds were also isolated. The PH of both products was found to be between 4 and 5.