Pediococcus damnosus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Bacteria |
Phylum: | Firmicutes |
Class: | Bacilli |
Order: | Lactobacillales |
Family: | Lactobacillaceae |
Genus: | Pediococcus |
Species: | P. damnosus |
Binomial name | |
Pediococcus damnosus Claussen 1904 |
Pediococcus damnosus is a species of Gram-positive bacteria. Strains of this species frequently grow in wine and beer, where they overproduce glucan and spoil products by increasing their viscosity.
Juega, M.; Costantini, A.; Bonello, F. (March 2014). "Effect of malolactic fermentation by Pediococcus damnosus on the composition and sensory profile of Albarino and Caino white wines". Journal of Applied Microbiology. 116 (3): 586–95. doi:10.1111/jam.12392. PMID 24206231.