Question
What is fermentation? How is this process useful in the food and beverage industries?
Answer
An anaerobic process through which sugars/carbohydrates are converted into alcohol or acids and carbon dioxide by microorganisms is called fermentation.
Fermentation is useful in the food and beverages industries in various ways:
- It helps in making tasty dosa.
- It helps in making bread and cake.
- It helps in making wine