The following points highlight the eight commonly occurring fermentations. The fermentations are: 1. Alcohol (Ethanol) Fermentation 2. Lactic Acid Fermentation 3. Butyric Acid (and Butanol) Fermentation 4. Formic Acid Fermentation 5. Mixed Acid Fermentation 6. Butanediol Fermentation 7. Propionic Acid Fermentation 8. Mixed Amino Acid Fermentation. 1. Alcohol (Ethanol) Fermentation: Alcohol (ethanol) fermentation is carried […]
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5 Main Types of Fermentations
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The following points highlight the five main types of fermentation. The types are: 1. Alcoholic Fermentation 2. Lactic Acid Fermentation 3. Propionic Acid Fermentation 4. Butyric Acid — Butanol Fermentation 5. Mixed Acid Fermentation. Type # 1. Alcoholic Fermentation: Alcoholic fermentation generally means production of ethanol (CH3CH2OH). Commonly yeasts, particularly Saccharomyces cerevisiae, are used for […]