Selection of Fructophilic Yeast from Sun-Dried Pedro Ximnez Grape Must for the Development of New Vinegars Containing Gluconic Acid

Wine vinegar and wine are traditional Spanish products, obtained from grape must by alcoholic fermentation (wine) and subsequent acetification (vinegar). Although these are established products, there is great interest in the development of new products, particularly new vinegars, and among these, the possibility of vinegars containing gluconic acid stands out. Gluconic acid in vinegar, mainly produced by acetic acid bacteria (AAB), is positively valued by consumers. Its content depends on the...