Fermentation Tech before 1940 Flashcards
1
Q
industry ?
A
brewing
2
Q
ABE process?
A
Anaeorbic fermentations
Acetone, ethanol, butanol
ABE process is an anaerobic cultivation so needs no aeration and stirring is not critical
3
Q
fermenters in 1940?
A
open topped wooden vessels, open system
4
Q
foaming?
A
foaming occurs when aerating fermentation mixture. to combat foaming, use anti-foam to later surface tension and pop bubbles.
5
Q
citric acid?
A
made using a fermentation of aspergillum niger and is an AEROBIC process
