The production of D-lactic acid by Lactobacillus delbrueckii (ATCC 9649) during fermentation was monitored on-line with a reagentless D-lactate dehydrogenase modified carbon paste electrode in a flow injection system integrated with a filtration sampling device. The time delay between sampling and detection was approximately 6 min. The use of an electropolymerized ortho-phenylenediamine membrane on the electrode resulted in a very selective sensor response with acceptable stability and sensitivity. The D-lactate concentrations determined on-line agreed well with those determined by a standard method, suggesting that this sensor system is suitable for on-line monitoring of fermentation processes.