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- Dictionaryferment
verb
- 1. (of a substance) undergo fermentation: "the drink had fermented, turning some of the juice into alcohol" Similar
- 2. incite or stir up (trouble or disorder): "the politicians and warlords who are fermenting this chaos" Similar
noun
- 1. agitation and excitement among a group of people, typically concerning major change and leading to trouble or violence: "a period of political and religious ferment"
- 2. a fermenting agent or enzyme. archaic
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Jun 20, 2024 · Fermentation is the anaerobic breakdown of molecules such as glucose, catalyzed by enzymes. It can produce alcohol, lactic acid, carbon dioxide, and other products, and occurs in cells, yeasts, bacteria, and molds.
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4 days ago · Yeasts are eukaryotic, single-celled microorganisms classified as members of the fungus kingdom. The first yeast originated hundreds of millions of years ago, and at least 1,500 species are currently recognized. [1] [2] [3] They are estimated to constitute 1% of all described fungal species. [4]
5 days ago · Though fermentation is an ancient process used to prevent food from spoiling, it has recently exploded in popularity and has experienced rapid market growth due to reports that consuming fermented foods positively affects the gut microbiome and human health.
Jun 21, 2024 · What are fermented foods? Fermented foods and beverages are made through desired microbial growth and enzymatic conversions of food components. 3 This process breaks down complex nutrients present in the food into simpler components, bringing advantageous changes in the taste, texture, digestibility and preservability of the food.
5 days ago · noun. a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol. synonyms: ferment, fermentation, zymolysis, zymosis. see more.
4 days ago · Fermentation is a metabolic process converting sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol. Alcoholic fermentation involves yeast converting sugars into ethanol and carbon dioxide....
Jun 11, 2024 · Fermentation is an anaerobic process that takes place in the absence of any external electron acceptor. The organic compound, such as a sugar or amino acid, is broken down into smaller organic molecules, which accept the electrons that had been released during the breakdown of the energy source.
