10 Examples Of Fermentation

Fermentation is a process used in many food and beverage industries to produce various products that we use daily. It involves the conversion of organic compounds, such as sugars and carbohydrates, into simpler compounds, such as acids, gases, and alcohols, by microorganisms such as bacteria, yeast, or fungi.

Examples Of Fermentation

Here are 10 examples of fermentation:

Example	Production
Yogurt production	Fermentation of milk by lactic acid bacteria to produce yogurt
Beer brewing	Fermentation of grains such as barley and hops by yeast to produce beer
Bread making	Fermentation of dough by yeast to produce bread
Wine making	Fermentation of grapes by yeast to produce wine
Sauerkraut production	Fermentation of cabbage by lactic acid bacteria to produce sauerkraut
Kimchi production	Fermentation of vegetables such as cabbage, radish, and cucumber by lactic acid bacteria to produce kimchi
Kombucha brewing	Fermentation of sweetened tea by yeast and bacteria to produce kombucha
Cheese making	Fermentation of milk by bacteria and/or fungi to produce cheese
Soy sauce production	Fermentation of soybeans and wheat by bacteria and yeast to produce soy sauce
Vinegar production	Fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria to produce vinegar