ferments
Cultures over time
Ferments functions as both noun and verb around the idea of chemical transformation through microorganisms.
Yeast ferments sugars into alcohol; bacteria ferment milk into yogurt.
The noun refers to these agents or the process itself: a sourdough ferment, wild ferments in winemaking.
Figuratively, ferment describes agitation or unrest: The city was in ferment after the verdict.
Ideas ferment when they develop and intensify over time.
Microscopic living entities
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- yeastFermenting fungus
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- anaerobicNot requiring oxygen
lactobacillus · fungi · metabolism · cellular · respiration · biochemistry · zymurgy · substrate
Beverage preparation process
- winemakingCrafting fermented grape beverages
- distillingPurifying through vaporization
- yeastFermenting fungus
- breweryBeer manufacturing facility
distillery · vintner · homebrew · mash · wort · must · ethanol · spirits
Fermented Korean vegetables
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- kombuchaFermented tea drink
- misoFermented legume paste
- tempehFermented soybean patty
kefir · yogurt · sourdough · cheese · pickles · vinegar · natto · injera
Sharp and lively-tasting
- sournessAcidic taste quality
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- complexityState of being complicated
- depthDistance below surface
funk · richness · acidity · sharpness · pungency · effervescence · brightness · earthiness
Acid preservation process
- briningSaltwater soaking for meat
- curingRestoring health or preserving
- saltingApplying sodium chloride
- jarringDisturbingly incongruous
bottling · canning · refrigeration · shelf-stable · acidification · lactic acid · acetic acid · preserving
microorganisms
Microscopic living entities
anaerobic · lactobacillus · fungi · metabolism · cellular · respiration · biochemistry · zymurgy · substrate · probiotics
brewing
Beverage preparation process
- winemakingCrafting fermented grape beverages
- distillingPurifying through vaporization
- yeastFermenting fungus
brewery · distillery · vintner · homebrew · mash · wort · must · ethanol · spirits · moonshine
kimchi
Fermented Korean vegetables
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- kombuchaFermented tea drink
- misoFermented legume paste
tempeh · kefir · yogurt · sourdough · cheese · pickles · vinegar · natto · injera · dosa
tangy
Sharp and lively-tasting
- sournessAcidic taste quality
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- complexityState of being complicated
depth · funk · richness · acidity · sharpness · pungency · effervescence · brightness · earthiness · nuance
pickling
Acid preservation process
- briningSaltwater soaking for meat
- curingRestoring health or preserving
- saltingApplying sodium chloride
jarring · bottling · canning · refrigeration · shelf-stable · acidification · lactic acid · acetic acid · preserving · storing
- maturesripens, ages, mellows, seasons, cures
- goes badrots, spoils, molds, sours, curdles
- transformationschange, changes, transform, transforms, transformation
- biologicsbiologics, biologicals, biopharmaceuticals, monoclonal antibodies, monoclonal antibody
fermentspasteurizes
Heat-treats for safety
sterilizes · preserves · refrigerates · freezes · kills
- 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, lacto-fermentation, fermented, fermentation, fermenting, fermenter, unfermented