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Fermentation Introduction 1
In part 1 of fermentation introduction I cover;
What is fermentation?
The fermentation equation
Fermentation - health benefits
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Complete the following set of
7
questions on Fermentation Introduction 1 and find out how much you know...
1
Regarding Fermentation - select the correct statements
Fermentation happens when microbes use the food as fuel to produce bioactive substances and more microbes
Fermentation is a way to preserve food
Fermentation can cause food to ‘go off’ or spoil
Fermentation usually reduces the number of vitamins in the final production
Plastics and pesticides cannot be detoxified by fermented foods
Heavy metals and mould toxins can be detoxified by fermented foods
2
Select the correct answers concerning fermented foods
Fermented foods are probiotic but not prebiotic
Fermented foods sometimes contain enzymes that help digestion of food
The microbes in fermented foods can produce B vitamins but not folate
Fermented foods may have a beneficial effect on the immune system
3
Which of the following are fermented foods - Select correct answers
Cheese
Yoghurts
Tofu
Salami
Bacon
Olives
4
Concerning the health effects of fermented foods - select the correct statements
Sake Lees contains bioactive substances that can lower blood pressure
Fermented rice contains bioactive substances that slow down movement
Statins (medications which lower cholesterol) are made from fermentation
Fermented meat is more likely to cause inflammation than non-fermented meat
5
The following are properties of the bioactive substances in fermented meat, fish or chicken. Select the correct answers.
Prevent cancer
Chelate (bind) heavy metals
Anti-inflammatory
Raise blood pressure
Lower blood sugar
Kill of harmful microbes
6
Tricky one..What is the difference between a mould and a yeast? Select the correct statements
Moulds are fungi but yeasts are not
Aspergillus oyrzae, found in Shiokoji is a mould
Stilton and Roquefort cheeses contain a penicillium yeast
Moulds can be different colours but in general yeasts are whitish
Brewing wine and beer uses yeast
7
Concerning lactic acid bacteria, select the correct statements
Lactic acid bacteria can make the food become acidic
Acetic acid produced by lactic acid bacteria lowers pH in the body and is therefore to be avoided.
Lacto-fermentation describes the process whereby milk is fermented
Lactic acid bacteria produce a type of natural antibiotic
Lactic acid bacteria may be used as a biopreservative
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