Fermentation Basics
The term for the group of microorganisms that include bacteria, yeasts, and molds, which drive fermentation.
What are microbes?
This fermented cabbage dish is a staple in German cuisine and is often served with sausages.
What is sauerkraut?
This fermented beverage, made from malted barley, hops, and yeast, is a favorite at pubs worldwide.
What is beer?
A controlled environment that promotes the growth of specific bacteria or yeast for fermentation is often called this.
What is a fermenter?
Fermentation is an anaerobic process, meaning it occurs without this essential gas.
What is oxygen?
A Japanese soy-based fermented product, used to flavor soups and marinades.
What is miso?
This fermented grape juice is known for its complexity and is a staple in many European meals.
What is wine?
During hard exercise and in the absence of oxygen, human cells use fermentation to produce this compound, which causes muscle fatigue
lactate/lactic acid?
This microorganism is essential in most types of fermentation, especially beer production and baking.
What is yeast?
Lactic acid fermentation is responsible for creating this popular fermented dairy product.
What is yogurt?
This fizzy, fermented tea is known for its health benefits and comes from the fermentation of tea and sugar with a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY).
What is kombucha?
Fermented foods are rich in these microorganisms that support gut health.
what are probiotics?
In fermentation, yeast consumes sugars and produces alcohol and this gas.
What is carbon dioxide?
This spicy, fermented Korean dish is made from napa cabbage and radishes.
What is kimchi?
The end product of yeast fermentation that gives beer its alcohol content.
What is ethanol?
This bacteria, often used in yogurt fermentation, produces lactic acid and can aid digestion.
What is Lactobacillus?