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  1. Fermentation - Wikipedia

    Fermentation is a type of anaerobic metabolism that harnesses the redox potential of the reactants to make adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and organic end products. [1][2] Organic molecules, such as …

  2. What Is Fermentation? Definition and Examples - Science Notes …

    Nov 18, 2021 · Fermentation is an anaerobic (oxygen-free) energy-generating process. It converts carbohydrates into energy, alcohol, acids, or gases. Common fermentation products include ethanol, …

  3. Fermentation | Definition, Process, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 2, 2025 · Fermentation, chemical process by which molecules such as glucose are broken down anaerobically. More broadly, fermentation is the foaming that occurs during the production of wine …

  4. Fermentation: Meaning, Process, Types and Importance

    Jul 23, 2025 · Fermentation is a metabolic process where microorganisms like yeast and bacteria convert sugars into alcohol, gases, or acids. Understanding the fermentation process and …

  5. Fermentation: Process, Types, & Foods Explained

    Learn about fermentation, its types (alcoholic & lactic acid), the process, and examples like cheese, beer, and kimchi. Discover how fermentation works and its role in food production and beyond.

  6. Fermentation – Definition, Types, Process, & Equation

    Aug 23, 2022 · Fermentation is a biochemical process in which carbohydrates like glucose or starch are converted to alcohol or acid without oxygen. Microorganisms like yeasts, anaerobic bacteria, and …

  7. Fermentation: How Microorganisms Make Food and Drink

    Aug 5, 2025 · Fermentation is fundamentally a metabolic process in which microorganisms convert carbohydrates, particularly sugars, into energy and various byproducts including alcohol, lactic acid, …

  8. The Science of Fermented Foods | Nutrition - Stanford Medicine

    Fermentation happens when microbes—like bacteria and yeast—break down food components, creating new flavors and beneficial compounds. Unlike the strict biochemical definition, food fermentation can …

  9. Fermented Foods: Raw Materials, Microorganisms, Emerging …

    Fermentation processes are crucial for the quality, processing efficiency, and bioactive properties of fermented foods [11]. Hypertensive patients are often advised to avoid high-sodium fermented foods …

  10. Fermentation – Microbe Scholar

    Fermentation is a process used by cells to generate energy where a suitable substrate is metabolized to make ATP by Substrate Level Phosphorylation (SLP).