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fermentation

[fur-men-tey-shuhn] / ˌfɜr mɛnˈteɪ ʃən /


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"You can grate it, it's salty, it has a nice texture, it can be added to pasta. And it's just really cool to see… the fermentation can help it become delicious."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

But it's not just wheat flour, or barley that can fuel fermentation, all sorts of substances are suitable - in biology those fermentation hosts are known as substrates.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

You also need time: Almost all doughs in the book require at least an overnight fermentation to improve their flavor, rise and handling capability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"And our research shows that sourdough fermentation influences wheat fibers to a greater extent than previously thought."

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

I guess the difference is that dampness comes down but dankness rises up out of rot and fermentation.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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