Fermentation

Fermentation is an important process in biology. It is also an important process in which many foods we eat and beverages we drink are made. Now that you have had a chance to study the various ways in which fermentation can be used, you will choose a topic from the table below that uses an organism that undergoes fermentation to produce the desired product and discuss. Find a credible and reliable, scientific resource that augments what you have already learned about fermentation and the product it produces and address the following questions.

1. Which food product did you choose?
2. What does this process involve (describe the method)?
3. What types of other foods can be prepared using this method?
4. What type of organism (living creature) is used for this product of fermentation?