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On Fermentation, Vol. 20 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

P. Schützenberger

 
9780656842742: On Fermentation, Vol. 20 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the science behind fermentation and the life of yeasts, revealed through classic experiments.

This volume surveys how fermentation works in fruits, seeds, and leaves, showing how living organisms drive sugar into alcohol and gas. It also traces Pasteur’s pivotal experiments and the emerging view of fermentation as a life-based, not just chemical, process.

What you’ll experience
  • Clear explanations of how fermentation relates to living cells and their needs
  • Accounts of early experiments with fruits and the conditions that halt or resume fermentation
  • Descriptions of yeast, bacteria, and their roles in producing alcohol and gas
  • Historical context for the development of the science of fermentation
Ideal for readers curious about the origins of fermentation science and its practical implications in food, drink, and industry.

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