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Role of Pediococcus in winemaking

Role of Pediococcus in winemaking The genus Pediococcus comprises a group of nutritionally fastidious bacteria, several of which have been isolated from wines worldwide, for example P. damnosus, P. inopinatus, P. parvulus and P. pentosaceus. The growth of these bacteria is generally considered undesirable because of their ability to produce off‐odours and flavours. As examples, Pediococcus spp. have been associated with the synthesis of excessive diacetyl, exopolysaccharides, and/or biogenic amines, all of which have a detrimental impact on wine quality. Historically, oenological factors, such as low pH, high ethanol and nutrient depletion following malolactic fermentation, have often been considered sufficient to limit growth. Recent research, however, has supported the contention that Pediococcus spp. can grow in wines considered to be microbiologically stable. Furthermore, the presence of Pediococcus spp. in wines does not always lead to spoilage. New findings have suggested potential uses for Pediococcus spp. in winemaking, but have also highlighted a lack of understanding of those factors that influence growth and spoilage potential. The present work reviews the current knowledge of pediococci isolated during vinification as well as focuses on areas for future research. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research Wiley

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Wiley
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Copyright © 2019 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
ISSN
1322-7130
eISSN
1755-0238
DOI
10.1111/ajgw.12366
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Abstract

The genus Pediococcus comprises a group of nutritionally fastidious bacteria, several of which have been isolated from wines worldwide, for example P. damnosus, P. inopinatus, P. parvulus and P. pentosaceus. The growth of these bacteria is generally considered undesirable because of their ability to produce off‐odours and flavours. As examples, Pediococcus spp. have been associated with the synthesis of excessive diacetyl, exopolysaccharides, and/or biogenic amines, all of which have a detrimental impact on wine quality. Historically, oenological factors, such as low pH, high ethanol and nutrient depletion following malolactic fermentation, have often been considered sufficient to limit growth. Recent research, however, has supported the contention that Pediococcus spp. can grow in wines considered to be microbiologically stable. Furthermore, the presence of Pediococcus spp. in wines does not always lead to spoilage. New findings have suggested potential uses for Pediococcus spp. in winemaking, but have also highlighted a lack of understanding of those factors that influence growth and spoilage potential. The present work reviews the current knowledge of pediococci isolated during vinification as well as focuses on areas for future research.

Journal

Australian Journal of Grape and Wine ResearchWiley

Published: Jan 1, 2019

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