Fermentation Across the Nation
What type of organism is yeast?
Single celled fungi
What is the first day of technically referred to?
The autumnal equinox
Salmonella
This volumetric measure is equivalent to 3 teaspoons
1 Tablespoon
When milk sours it separates into a liquid and solid clumps. These clumps are called...
curds
How is it theorized our ancestors discovered fermentation?
scavenging fruit that had fallen from trees
What on earth is roughly equal on both the vernal and autumnal equinox?
The length of day and night
The technique of combining sugar and butter in a mixer with a paddle attachment to create microscopic air bubbles
creaming
This volumetric measurement is equivalent to 16 tablespoons
1 Cup
When milk sours it separates into a liquid and solid clumps. This liquid is called...
whey
Alcoholic and Lactic Acid
What do we call the full moon closest to the first day of fall?
The harvest moon
The chemical make up of baking soda
sodium bicarbonate
This volumetric measurement is equivalent to 2 cups
1 pint
cheese is rich in what nutrients?
proteins, fats & minerals
What notable scientist is credited with discovering the biological processes involved in fermentation?
Louis Pasteur
Which month of the year is the earth closest to the sun?
January?
What is the difference between baking soda and baking powder?
BS is sodium bicarbonate while BP is sodium bicarbonate, cream of tartar and corn starch
This volumetric measurement is equivalent to 16 cups
1 gallon
Produced in the stomachs of different mammals, this byproduct can be used to accelerate and control the coagulation of milk
rennet
Fermentation does not require oxygen to complete ______________ cellular respiration
anaerobic
What are the names for the 1st day of each season?
vernal equinox, summer solstice, autumnal equinox, winter solstice
What are the two chemical reactions that take place over 300 degrees Fahrenheit leading to the browning of foods and transformation of flavor profiles?
Maillard reaction and carmelization
This volumetric measurement is equivalent to 2 pint
1 quart
Name at least 3 animals we get milk from to make cheese
sheep, yaks, cows, goats