Question

Which microorganism is involved in the fungal fermentation of soybeans to produce tofu and sofu as cheese-like products?

Options

• Mucor species

• Rhizopus species

• Saccharomyces cerevisiae

• Aspergillus oryzae

Answer 1

Mucor species are the fungi responsible for the fermentation of soybeans into tofu and sofu. These fungi ferment the soybean substrate, producing enzymes that break down proteins and create a cheese-like, curd-based product with a smooth, creamy texture.