Question

What products do you get from microorganisms through the fermentation process? Explain with an example.

Answer 1

Following are the products obtained through microbial fermentation:

1. Commonly used beverages like coffee, cocoa, wine and cider are produced by microbial fermentation of organic substrates.
2. Probiotics like yoghurt, kefir, sauerkraut, miso soup, etc. are produced by microbial fermentation.
3. Chemicals: Organic acids like citric acid, gluconic acid, lactic acid, itaconic acid.
4. Antibiotics like niacin and natamycin; artificial sweeteners like aspartame and xylitol; etc.