Certain bacteria in dental plaque are highly acidogenic, contributing to tooth decay.

Researchers measured the acidogenicity of different dietary sugars to determine their potential to promote tooth decay.

Comparative studies of acidogenicities across bacterial strains revealed surprising variability.

The acidogen isolated from the anaerobic digester played a key role in converting sugars into organic acids.

During the anaerobic digestion process, acidogens rapidly convert carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids, lowering the pH.