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Lactobacillales
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Definition
: An order of GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIA in the class Bacilli, that have the ability to ferment sugars to lactic acid. They are widespread in nature and commonly used to produce fermented foods.
Examples
Aerococcaceae
;
Carnobacteriaceae
;
Enterococcaceae
;
Lactobacillaceae
;
Leuconostocaceae
;
Streptococcaceae