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What process occurs when lactic acid bacteria ferment kimchi?
Answer
Sugars are broken down to produce lactic acid and metabolites
During kimchi fermentation, lactic acid bacteria break down sugars in the cabbage and other carbohydrate-containing ingredients, producing lactic acid and a variety of beneficial metabolites.
💡 Did you know?
Lacto-fermentation, the process behind kimchi, also creates sauerkraut, soy sauce, tempeh, and miso worldwide.
Other options people guess
- Sugars are oxidized into alcohols
- Proteins are converted to ammonia
- Fats are separated into glycerin and fatty acids
Topics
- Fermentation
- Biochemistry
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