Industrial Process
Combines microbial fermentation with extrusion to produce bioactive food matrices.
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Ceramic fermentation crock for sauerkraut, kimchi, lacto-fermentation
Electric pressure cooker for stocks, beans, braising, sterilization
Japanese clay pot for rice, hot pot, steaming
Wide carbon steel pan — develops the prized socarrat crust
Live cultures (e.g., Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium) are incorporated into starch/protein melts during extrusion (barrel temperatures 80–140°C, screw speeds 200–500 RPM). Controlled shear forces (10–100 s⁻¹) preserve viability (>10⁶ CFU/g p…
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