fermentation Flashcards
1
Q
Types of fermentation:
o Alcoholic
o Lactic
o Propionic
o Alkaline
o Acetic
A
o Alcoholic (beer, wine, bread)
o Lactic (yoghurt, vegetables)
o Propionic (cheese)
o Alkaline (kinema, Surströmming) → protein rich
o Acetic (vinegar)
2
Q
what do these enzymes do?
o Proteolysis:
o Lipolysis:
o Amylolysis:
o Pectinolysis:
o Cellulolysis:
A
o Proteolysis: breakdown of proteins
o Lipolysis: breakdown of fats
o Amylolysis: breakdown of starch
o Pectinolysis: breakdown of pectin
o Cellulolysis: breakdown of cellulose