List of fermented foods
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This is a list of fermented foods, which are foods produced or preserved by the action of microorganisms. In this context, fermentation typically refers to the fermentation of sugar to alcohol using yeast, but other fermentation processes involve the use of bacteria such as lactobacillus, including the making of foods such as yogurt and sauerkraut. Many fermented foods are mass-produced using industrial fermentation processes. The science of fermentation is known as zymology.
Many pickled or soured foods are fermented as part of the pickling or souring process, but many are simply processed with brine, vinegar, or another acid such as lemon juice.
Fermented foods
Fermented beans and seeds
Fermented cheeses
Most cheeses are fermented as part of their production.
Fermented condiments
Fermented creams and yogurts
Fermented grains and grain-based foods
Fermented fruits and vegetables
Fermented meat and seafood
Fermented drinks and beverages
This is a list of fermented drinks. Although many fermented drinks are alcoholic beverages, not all fermented drinks are alcoholic.
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