Bacterial cellulose produced by a new acid-resistant strain of Gluconacetobacter genus

► Cellulose production by new bacteria of Gluconacetobacter genus was studied. ► Gluconacetobacter medellensis has the capability to produce cellulose in media with low pH. ► Cellulose characteristics are not modified when this is synthetized to low pH. ► Cell metabolism is not inhibited at low pH, the culture media can be reused in BC production. ► This new strain can be used to potentiate the production BC to benefit industrial use.