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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Fermentation is a process in which micro-organisms are allowed to consume the sugar in a food in order to change the flavour or create a new chemical.
About Fermentation
- Fermentation generally uses yeast or bacteria which may aerobically or anaerobically respire in our food.
- Humans use fermentation to change the flavour of food or release some of the nutrients that otherwise could not be digested.
Some common food and drinks that are fermented
- Bread
- Yoghurt
- Sauerkraut
- Alcohol
Word Equation for Fermentation by Yeast
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| The word equation for fermentation in yeast showing the reactants and products. |
Symbol Equation for Fermentation by Yeast
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| The balanced symbol equation for fermentation by yeast. |
Extra Information
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Fermentation is a process in which micro-organisms are allowed to consume the sugar in a food in order to change the flavour or create a new chemical.