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In alcohol production microorganisms selection to some extent depends on the type of carbohydrate present in the media. The microorganisms responsible for alcoholic fermentation of molasses are yeast species of Saccharomyces, Torulopsis, Kloekera, Candida, and certain species of Mucor and bacteria. The most important among them are the yeast species belonging to genus Saccharomyces.
It is an anaerobic process.Microorganisms utilize the carbohydrate present in the raw materials (e.g. molasses) to obtain energy for growth and metabollic activities, leading to the formation of alcohol. Monosaccharides (hexoses) are directly fermented. Diassacharides aare first hydrolyzed to hexoses, and then fermented to form carbon dioxide and ethyl alcohol.
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Uses of microorganism in food industries?
Microorganisms are used to ferment grain for beer and grape juice for wine. They are also used to make milk into cheese and yogurt.
Explain the commercial uses of microorganisms?
There are many ways that microbes are used: yeast in bread and pastries, bacteria in beer and wine, and cheese making and fungi are found in blu cheese.
What microorganisms are used in bread making?
I think fish because it has vitamins.
What makes microorganisms beneficial?
the waste material of yeast used for fermentation of alcohol & wine & also for bear production
How are microorganisms used in food?
Microorganisms are used in the processing of many foods. Yeast is used in the fermentation process to produce ethanol (alcohol), lactobacillus bulgaricus is used in cheese making and also in the production of yoghurt.
What is the substitute of anisado wine?
anisado wine is used for making curing food like ham etc..... is used to making fast or to make fast the curing food
Are elderberries used in wine making?
The term wine is correct and official used only for a drink prepared from grapes by fermentation.
What is used for wine?
it is used mainly for drinking and cooking. it is also used for some medicines and in rituals.
How are microorganisms used in the bread making industry?
Yeast is a microorganism and that's what makes the bread rise.
What drinks are made with microorganisms?
beer, wine and most alcoholic beverages
Which grape is Catholic Holy Wine made from?
There is no specific kind of grapes used for making the Church wine.
What are fruit for wine making?
The term wine is correct and official used only for a drink prepared from grapes by fermentation.
