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Acetobacter
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Acetobacter
Acetobacter
is a
genus
of
acetic acid bacteria
. Acetic acid bacteria are characterized by the ability to convert
ethanol
to
acetic acid
in the presence of
oxygen
. Of these, the genus
Acetobacter
is distinguished by the ability to
oxidize
lactate
and
acetate
into
carbon dioxide
and
water
. Bacteria of the genus
Acetobacter
have been isolated from industrial
vinegar
fermentation processes and are frequently used as fermentation
starter cultures
.
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