Description
Live bacteria, yeasts, or moulds used in food production
Technical
Microbial food cultures are live bacteria, yeasts or moulds used in food production. Microbial food cultures carry out the fermentation process in foodstuffs. Used by humans since the Neolithic period fermentation helps to preserve perishable foods and to improve their nutritional and organoleptic qualities. As of 1995, fermented food represented between one quarter and one third of food consumed in Central Europe. More than 260 different species of microbial food culture are identified and described for their beneficial use in fermented food products globally, showing the importance of their use.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Like the complex bouquet of a mature Burgundy wine
Coffee Analogy
Similar to the layered fermentation notes in natural process coffees
Perfume Analogy
Reminiscent of the lactonic notes in milky fragrances