Question

Fermentation of BREADS

Find a credible and reliable, scientific resource that augments what you have already learned about fermentation and the product is produces and address the following questions.

1.What does this process involve (describe the method)?

2. What types of other foods can be prepared using this method?

3. What type of organism (living creature) is used for this product of fermentation?

Answer 1

1. The process of fermentation is involved in the production of breads. The fermentation is a metabolic process in which carbohydrates such as sugars are converted into carbon dioxide and alcohol.

In bread making, this process occurs to rise the dough due to bubble formation of co2 gas. The effect is called as leavening effect.

2. Other food products which are prepared by fermentation process are yogurt, cheese, sauses, kefir, pickles, wines, beers, etc.

3. The saccharomyces cerevisiae i.e. yeast is commonly used for this product of fermentation.