Q. Malolactic fermentation during wine production is performed by

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Malolactic fermentation is a process in wine making where tart-tasting malic acid, naturally present in grape must, is converted to softer-tasting lactic acid. This process is undertaking by the family of lactic acid bacteria, Oenococcus oeni, various species of Lactobadllus and Pediococcus.