fermented
Like wine grapes
Fermented describes something that has undergone fermentation—a chemical process where sugars break down through the action of bacteria or yeast.
Fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, and sauerkraut develop distinctive tangy flavors.
Fermented beverages include beer, wine, and kombucha.
The process preserves food and often creates alcohol or beneficial probiotics.
Sharp and lively-tasting
sharp · funky · umami · complex · effervescent · tart · briny · acetic
Fermented Korean vegetables
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- misoFermented legume paste
- tempehFermented soybean patty
- yogurtFermented milk product
pickles · natto · gochujang · injera · dosa · idli · sourdough · cheese
Fermented tea drink
- kefirCultured milk drink
- sakePurpose or interest
- meadHoney-fermented alcoholic drink
- ciderPressed apple beverage
perry · kvass · tepache · chicha · toddy · wine · beer · ale
Fermentation chemistry branch
- anaerobicNot requiring oxygen
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- culturesCollective human practices
yeast · microorganisms · acetobacter · lactobacillus · glycolysis · substrate · inoculation · saccharomyces
Water saturated with sodium
- curingRestoring health or preserving
- picklingAcid preservation process
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- saltSodium chloride compound
anaerobic · shelf-stable · crock · aging · cellaring · traditional · ancient · heritage
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
- microbiomeBody's microbial community
- digestionBodily food breakdown
- floraPlants of a region
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
bifidobacteria · prebiotic · bioactive · immunity · wellness · nutrients · bioavailability
tangy
Sharp and lively-tasting
pungent · sharp · funky · umami · complex · effervescent · tart · briny · acetic · lactic
kimchi
Fermented Korean vegetables
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- misoFermented legume paste
- tempehFermented soybean patty
yogurt · pickles · natto · gochujang · injera · dosa · idli · sourdough · cheese · olives
kombucha
Fermented tea drink
cider · perry · kvass · tepache · chicha · toddy · wine · beer · ale · lassi
zymurgy
Fermentation chemistry branch
- anaerobicNot requiring oxygen
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
cultures · yeast · microorganisms · acetobacter · lactobacillus · glycolysis · substrate · inoculation · saccharomyces · starter
brine
Water saturated with sodium
salt · anaerobic · shelf-stable · crock · aging · cellaring · traditional · ancient · heritage · food-safety
probiotics
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
- microbiomeBody's microbial community
- digestionBodily food breakdown
- floraPlants of a region
lactobacillus · bifidobacteria · prebiotic · bioactive · immunity · wellness · nutrients · bioavailability
- dairymilk, butter, cream, cheese, yogurt
- drinkingbooze, liquor, guzzling, gulping, chugging
- gastronomygastronomy, gourmet food, fine dining, tasting menu, degustation
- madehandmade, crafted, built, constructed, assembled
- dairy wordscreamy, milky, cheesy, buttery, curdled
- flavorssweet, sour, bitter, salty, savory
fermentedunfermented
Not undergone fermentation
nonfermented · raw · fresh · unsoured · unleavened
- fermented foodsEdibles processed by microorganisms
- fermented fishCured marine product
- fermented rice
- fermented vegetablesProduce preserved by bacterial culture
- wine fermentationYeast metabolizing grape juice
- fermented soybeansCultured soy preparation
ferment, fermentation, fermenting, ferments, fermenter, unfermented, fermentable, fermenters, overfermented