Lactobacillus fructivorans

Lactobacillus fructivorans is a gram-positive bacteria and a member of the genus Lactobacillus in the family Lactobacillaceae. It is found in wine, beer, grape must, dairy, sauerkraut, meat, and fish. The bacterium grows by facultative anaerobic growth processes and experiences best growth in environments with 5-10% C02. Ideal temperature for growth is between 2°C and 53°C, with the optimum temperature between 30°C and 40°C and a pH level between 5.5 and 6.2 The bacterium is rod shaped and can be found in the following forms: single, pairs, chains of varying lengths, or long curved filaments. Lactobacillus fructivorans is non-motile. The main end product of the metabolic process is lactate, although ethanol, acetate, formate, CO2, and succinate may also be produced.