fermentations
Microbe-driven transformations
Fermentations is the plural of fermentation—the chemical breakdown of substances by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, especially the conversion of sugars into alcohol or acids.
The word applies both to the process itself and to specific instances: The winemaker monitored several fermentations simultaneously.
Extended uses describe states of agitation or unrest: political fermentations across the region.
Reaction-speeding proteins
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- yeastFermenting fungus
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
- saccharomycesBudding yeast genus
acetobacter · anaerobic · aerobic · metabolism · glucose · ethanol · lactic acid · acetic acid
Fermented grain drink
- wineFermented grape beverage
- ciderPressed apple beverage
- meadHoney-fermented alcoholic drink
- sakePurpose or interest
ale · lager · yeast · wort · hops · barrel · aging · secondary
Fermented Korean vegetables
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- misoFermented legume paste
- tempehFermented soybean patty
- kefirCultured milk drink
kombucha · yogurt · sourdough · pickles · vinegar · cheese · natto · injera
Beverage preparation process
- simmeringCooking below boiling point
- unrestState of public disturbance
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
stirring · bubbling · foment · discontent · uprising · revolution · tension · dissent
Fuel from living matter
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- biogasFuel from anaerobic decomposition
- pharmaceuticalsManufactured therapeutic substances
- bioreactorsTanks for biological reactions
vats · tanks · scaling · production · processing · distillation · yields · efficiency
enzymes
Reaction-speeding proteins
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- yeastFermenting fungus
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
saccharomyces · acetobacter · anaerobic · aerobic · metabolism · glucose · ethanol · lactic acid · acetic acid · cultures
beer
Fermented grain drink
sake · ale · lager · yeast · wort · hops · barrel · aging · secondary · primary
kimchi
Fermented Korean vegetables
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- misoFermented legume paste
- tempehFermented soybean patty
kefir · kombucha · yogurt · sourdough · pickles · vinegar · cheese · natto · injera · dosa
brewing
Beverage preparation process
- simmeringCooking below boiling point
- unrestState of public disturbance
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
turmoil · stirring · bubbling · foment · discontent · uprising · revolution · tension · dissent · change
biofuels
Fuel from living matter
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- biogasFuel from anaerobic decomposition
- pharmaceuticalsManufactured therapeutic substances
bioreactors · vats · tanks · scaling · production · processing · distillation · yields · efficiency · feedstock
fermentationspasteurization
Thermal pathogen elimination process
pasteurizations · sterilization · sterilizations · irradiation · autoclaving
fermentationspreservation
Maintaining something's condition
stabilization · refrigeration · freezing · canning · dehydration
fermentationsstasis
State of inactivity
inertness · dormancy · quiescence · stability · preservation
- wine fermentationYeast metabolizing grape juice
- hindgut fermentationMicrobial digestion in posterior tract
- yeast fermentationFungal sugar-to-alcohol conversion
- natural fermentationYeast-free intentional culturing
- wild fermentationUncontrolled microbial conversion
- second fermentation