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what is fermentation? how is this process useful in the food and beverage industries?

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Answered by Pavannn
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the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat is called Fermentation
Food Industries

✴We know that fungi like east reproduces rapidly and produces carbon dioxide.
✴This gas when trapped in dough or batter(used for idlis, dosa) causes it to increase in volume and makes it fluffy and soft.
✴This process is maximumly utilised in bakery.

▶Beverage Industries

✴Many microorganisms are used in the manufacture of alcohol, wine and acetic acid.
✴Fungi like yeast convert natural sugars present in cereals and fruits into alcohol which is then used to make alcoholic beverages.
✴Acetic acid, commonly known as vinegar, is also produced by a similar process.

Answered by AdorableStuti
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Answer:

◆ what is fermentation?

• the bacteria and other microorganisms act in anaerobic conditions to change complex sugars into alcohol.

• in case of humans, there is fermentation of lactic acid by our muscle cells.

◆ how is fermentation useful in food and beverage industries?

• bacteria and yeast can help in making alcohols which are certainly consumed by many people.

• these are used in medicines too.

• moreover, some alcohols have special uses for example stain removing agent is ethyl alcohol.

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