Food Fermentation – Exam Revision Notes with Written Questions & Answer Ideas (AP0620)

This document is a clear, exam-focused revision PowerPoint for the topic Food Fermentation (AP0620 – Food Processing and Preservation). It covers all key concepts in a simple, structured, and easy-to-memorise format, designed specifically for written university exams. What’s included: • Definition and history of food fermentation • Microorganisms used in food fermentation • Liquid State vs Solid State Fermentation (exam comparison points) • Solid state fermentation principles with examples (e.g. Tempeh) • Bioactive compounds: definition, bioaccessibility & health benefits • Food fermentation examples (bread, wine, cheese) • Complete cheesemaking process: • Milk handling • Starter cultures (primary, secondary, probiotic) • Rennet & coagulation • Curd cutting, syneresis, moulding & salting • Possible written exam questions • Answer ideas and key points to score high marks Ideal for: • Food Science / Food Technology students • Exam revision & last-minute study • Understanding complex processes in simple language • Creating short notes, revision sticks, and quick recall sheets This resource is concise, well-organised, and exam-oriented, making it perfect for students who want to revise efficiently and score better.