LA Fermented Foods: Tea, Coffee, Cacao, Citron

Question 1

3 types of tea in accordance to level of fermentation:

Answer 1

black tea (fermented), green tea (unfermented), oolong tea (semi)

Question 2

fermented tea

Answer 2

black tea

Question 3

unfermented tea

Answer 3

green tea

Question 4

semifermented tea

Answer 4

oolong tea

Question 5

In tea, fermentation is done by ____ and not ____

Answer 5

enzymes, microorganisms

Question 6

in black tea, ________ may harm the flavor reduce the quality

Answer 6

microorganisms

Question 7

3 m/o used in black tea

Answer 7

Aspergillus, Penicillium and Rhizopus

Question 8

Curing of coffee can be done through: (4 methods)

Answer 8

Dry method
Wet or washed method –Pectinolytic bacteria
Acid fermentation by lactic acid bacteria

Question 9

During fermentation in cacao, ____ and ____ can cause
spoilage of the beans during curing.

Answer 9

Molds, actinomycetes

Question 10

Halves citron fruits are held _____ weeks in seawater or ____ brine

Answer 10

6 to 7, 5-10%

Question 11

improve the aroma by esterification of essence of citron

Answer 11

yeast

Question 12

improve the flavor, color, and texture of the citron

Answer 12

Alcoholic fermentation by yeasts followed by an acetic fermentation