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What is fermentation and what are the uses of fermentation

What is fermentation and what are the uses of fermentation
 

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Arun
25750 Points
5 years ago
Fermentation in food processing is the process of converting carbohydrates toalcohol or organic acids using microorganisms—yeasts or bacteria—under anaerobic conditions. Fermentation usually implies that the action of microorganisms is desired. The science of fermentation is known as zymology or zymurgy.
Naureen Nida
26 Points
5 years ago
this Fermentation is the anaerobic oxidation of subste source of ance (food) with the help of anaerobic microbes. process is quite helpful in preparation of many foodstuffs and beverages. Many microbes synthesis energy (ATP) with the help of fermentation. Muscle cells also perform fermentation when they need energy but do not have enough O2 supply.
In Fermentation sugar is converted into organic acid, alcohol or gases.

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