Which of the following is true with respect to the fermentation process
A
It is a biological process which involves the use of yeast or bacteria
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B
It is a process of converting carbohydrates to alcohol
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C
It is a process of converting carbohydrates to organic acids
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is D
All of the above
Fermentation in food processing is the process of converting carbohydrates to alcohols or organic acids using microorganisms (yeasts or bacteria) under anaerobic or aerobic conditions. Example Saccharomyces or yeast is responsible for one of the biggest beverage industries of the world. Lactic acid bacteria are used for converting milk into curd.