Here are some common products that are produced using fermentation:
- Beer - Made from malted barley, hops, yeast and water. Fermentation converts the sugars in the barley into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
- Wine - Grapes are crushed and the natural yeasts on the grapes carry out fermentation, converting the sugars in the grape juice into alcohol.
- Cheese - Milk is curdled and drained, then bacteria and molds are added to ferment the curds, producing various cheeses.
- Bread - Yeast is added to dough, fermenting the sugars and producing carbon dioxide which causes the dough to rise.
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