fermenting
Yeast doing work
Fermenting is undergoing or causing fermentation—the chemical process where microorganisms like yeast or bacteria break down sugars, producing alcohol, acids, or gases.
Beer, wine, yogurt, and sauerkraut are all made by fermenting.
Figuratively, something fermenting is developing or intensifying beneath the surface: Revolution was fermenting in the capital.
The dough needs time for fermenting before baking.
Fermented Korean vegetables
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- kefirCultured milk drink
- yogurtFermented milk product
- tempehFermented soybean patty
miso · kombucha · pickles · cheese · natto · dosa · injera · kvass
Fermenting fungus
- wortPlant used as remedy
- hopsBittering agent for ale
- maltSprouted grain for brewing
- barleyGrain for malt
beer · ale · lager · stout · pilsner · homebrew · mashing · carboy
Acid-producing beneficial bacterium
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- yeastFermenting fungus
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- culturesCollective human practices
starter · acidophilus · bifidobacteria · microbiome · mother · wild yeast · koji · acetobacter
Sharp and lively-tasting
- sourSharp, biting taste
- acidicBelow neutral pH
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- funkyRhythmic and soulful
sharp · earthy · complex · umami · fizzy · tart · briny · yeasty
Not requiring oxygen
- lactic acidAnaerobic metabolism byproduct
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- acidificationIncrease in hydrogen ions
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
carbonation · metabolism · malolactic · acetic acid · sugars · byproducts · pH · aerobic
kimchi
Fermented Korean vegetables
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- kefirCultured milk drink
- yogurtFermented milk product
tempeh · miso · kombucha · pickles · cheese · natto · dosa · injera · kvass · fish sauce
yeast
Fermenting fungus
barley · beer · ale · lager · stout · pilsner · homebrew · mashing · carboy · primary
lactobacillus
Acid-producing beneficial bacterium
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- yeastFermenting fungus
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
cultures · starter · acidophilus · bifidobacteria · microbiome · mother · wild yeast · koji · acetobacter · microflora
tangy
Sharp and lively-tasting
funky · sharp · earthy · complex · umami · fizzy · tart · briny · yeasty · musty
anaerobic
Not requiring oxygen
- lactic acidAnaerobic metabolism byproduct
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- acidificationIncrease in hydrogen ions
ethanol · carbonation · metabolism · malolactic · acetic acid · sugars · byproducts · pH · aerobic · oxidation
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fermentingpasteurizing
Heating to kill germs
sterilizing · preserving · refrigerating · freezing · curing
fermentingstagnating
Ceasing to develop
stabilizing · static · dormant · inert · unchanging
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