The present invention relates to methods for producing isothiocyanate containing products from Brassicacede material and lactic acid bacteria for use in such methods. The present invention also relates to isothiocyanate containing products from Brassicacede material produced by such methods.

A starter for producing sourdough is provided. The starter includes Saccharomyces cerevisiae Y3-1 (KCTC 15070BP) and Leuconostoc mesenteroides M1-2 (KCTC 15071BP). The Saccharomyces cerevisiae Y3-1 (KCTC 15070BP), Leuconostoc mesenteroides M1-2 (KCTC 15071BP), and Bacillus belezensis Kh2-2 (KCTC 14642BP) are used in a weight ratio of 6 to 7:2 to 3:1 to 2.