Fermentation chemistry

Layer 2 — Chemistryin the food-chemistry subtree

Microbial anaerobic catabolism of sugars: Embden–Meyerhof glycolysis to pyruvate, then ethanol + CO₂ (yeast, beer/wine), lactate (LAB, yoghurt), or acetate (vinegar). Produces flavour compounds and shelf-stability via pH drop.

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