fermentation
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Fermentation is a biological process whereby organisms convert carbohydrates like starch or sugar into substances like alcohol, without using oxygen.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The yearly Portland Fermentation Festival, also known as “Stinkfest,” used to have more amateurs exhibiting their wares.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025
Fermentation using this Koji is attracting attention around the world.
From Salon • Sep. 10, 2024
Fermentation is a relatively easy preservation technique that has been used for thousands of years.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023
PASTEUR-FAULKNER.—Studies on Fermentation: The Diseases of Beer, their Causes, and the means of preventing them.
From The Girls and I A Veracious History by Molesworth, Mrs.
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