Question

What is fermentation? How is this process useful in the food and beverage industries?
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Answer 1

The chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat.

Fermentation in food processing is the process of converting carbohydrates to alcohol or organic acids using microorganisms—yeasts or bacteria—under anaerobic conditions. ... Other widely consumed fermented foods include vinegar, olives, and cheese.

Answer 2

Fermentation in food processing is the process of converting carbohydrates to alcohol or organic acids using microorganisms—yeasts or bacteria—under anaerobic conditions. ... Other widely consumed fermented foods include vinegar, olives, and cheese.