Fermentation

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Fermentation may refer to: the or

• Fermentation (biochemistry) is a metabolic process whereby electrons released from nutrients are ultimately transferred to molecules obtained from the breakdown of those same nutrients.
• Fermentative hydrogen production
• Industrial fermentation,and the breakdown and re-assembly of biochemicals for industry, often in aerobic growth conditions.

In food science, fermentation may refer to:

• Fermentation (food), the conversion of carbohydrates into alcohols or acids under anaerobic conditions used for making certain foods
• Fermentation (wine), the process of fermentation commonly used in winemaking.
• Fermentation (beer), the process of fermentation commonly used in brewing beer.
• Fermentation (tea), the term used in the tea industry for the aerobic treatment of tea leaves to break down certain unwanted chemicals and modify others to develop the flavor of the tea

Ferment may refer to:

• Ferment (album), by Catherine Wheel

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