Oriented Summary
• Module: AP0620 Food Processing and
Preservation
• Designed for written exams & revision sticks
, What is Food Fermentation?
• • Ancient food processing & preservation
method
• • Uses microorganisms to transform food
substrates
• • Produces desirable flavours, textures &
health benefits
• • Improves shelf-life and safety
, History of Food Fermentation
• • Louis Pasteur (1850s) – Father of food
fermentation
• • Proved yeast responsible for alcohol
production
• • Heat treatment (63°C for 30 min) prevented
spoilage
• • Foundation of pasteurisation