Fermented foods of the world
Chapter 1
The microscopic kitchen
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Chapter 2
East Asian masterworks of spice and salt
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Chapter 3
Tangy traditions of Europe and the Americas
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Chapter 4
Dairy transformations of the Mediterranean and beyond
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Fermented foods of the world
Ch 1 · The microscopic kitchen
Fun Fact
Microbe weight: Your body contains up to three pounds of microscopic bacteria, weighing about the same as your brain.
Glossary
microbe (noun)
A microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation. In 1905, Stamen Grigorov identified the specific bacterium that ferments traditional Bulgarian yogurt.
A microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation. In 1905, Stamen Grigorov identified the specific bacterium that ferments traditional Bulgarian yogurt.
Quiz
What is the collective term for the trillions of microbes living in the human digestive system?
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Which of these pH levels is considered safe and acidic enough to prevent food spoilage?
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What is the name of the process where microbes break down sugars without using oxygen?