Phenomena and Processes

Fermented Foods

Foods that are prepared by using microorganisms to convert their components into various FERMENTATION end products. Some pickled foods are considered fermented foods as their pickling results from the microbial production of LACTIC ACID.

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Abstract

Foods that are prepared by using microorganisms to convert their components into various FERMENTATION end products. Some pickled foods are considered fermented foods as their pickling results from the microbial production of LACTIC ACID.

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8 entry terms
  • Cultured Foods
  • Fermented Foods and Beverages
  • Cultured Food
  • Fermented Food
  • Food, Cultured
  • Food, Fermented
  • Foods, Cultured
  • Foods, Fermented

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, analysis, classification, economics, history, legislation & jurisprudence, microbiology, parasitology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, toxicity, virology.

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History Note

2022 (2018)

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Previous Indexing

  • Fermentation (1970-2017)

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  1. G07.203.200w
  2. J02.350w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Fermented Foods. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000074421. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000074421
  2. Fermented Foods. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermentation_in_food_processing
  3. Fermented Foods. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6950796