Handbook of indigenous fermented foods

Covers information on indigenous fermented foods of the world, classifying fermentation according to type. This book provides data on the antiquity and role of fermented foods in human life, fermentations involving an alkaline reaction, tempe and meat substitutes, amazake and kombucha, and more

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Steinkraus, Keith H. 1918- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Marcel Dekker, Inc. 1995
Edition:Secon edition
Series:Microbiology series volume 9
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to indigenous fermented foods: Indonesian temple and related fermentations - protein-rich vegetarian meat substitutes; indigenous fermented foods involving an acid fermentation - preserving and enhancing organoleptic and nutritional qualities of fresh foods; indigenous fermented foods involving an alkaline fermentation; indigenous fermented foods in which ethanol is a major product - type and nutritional significance of primitive wines and beers and related alcoholic foods; indigenus amino acid/peptide sauces and pastes with meat-like flavours - Chinese soy sauce, Japanese shoyu, Japanese miso; Southeast Asian fish sauces and pastes, and related fermented foods; mushrooms - providing single cell (microbial) protein on lignocellulosic or other food and agricultural wastes