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fermentation

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


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These enzymes become active as the dough grows more acidic during fermentation.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

Employees peeked through a wrought-iron gate as former Noma head of fermentation Jason Ignacio White read a letter decrying Redzepi.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

She points to the increase in accessibility of at-home fermentation, fermentation programs at culinary school and cabbage varieties available at the local farmer’s markets in New York City.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026

They can no longer carry on that extraordinary and efficient cycle by which vast amounts of ATP are produced, but are thrown back on a primitive and far less efficient method, that of fermentation.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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