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Fermentation
Oldest food preservation method; produces bread, yogurt, cheese, beer, wine and idli
Mesopotamia ๐ 6000 BC Food Science
Key Facts
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One of humanity's oldest food technologies; beer and bread fermentation date to ~6,000 BC
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Types: lactic acid (yogurt, idli, dosa, kimchi), alcoholic (beer, wine), acetic acid (vinegar)
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Fermented foods provide probiotics (live bacteria) that support gut microbiome and boost immunity
๐ Did you know? The human gut contains 100 trillion microorganisms โ fermented foods feed them and improve immune function
Quick Reference
Category
Food Science
Origin
๐ Mesopotamia
Year / Era
6000 BC
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Oldest food preservation method