 "L. mesenteroides" grows best at 30°C, but can survive in temperatures ranging from 10°C to 30°C.Its optimum pH is 5.5, but can still show growth in pH of 4.5-7.0.Further detail on the environment that it can grow in, the genetics of the bacteria, health risks, and sub classifications and characteristics are provided below

"L. mesenteroides" is an obligate heterolactic fermentative lactic acid bacterium (LAB) that is mostly used in industrial dairy fermentation, playing various roles, such as production of dextran, gas, and flavor compounds.