Description
A culinary technique that involves allowing food to ferment naturally, without the use of commercial yeast or other microorganisms.
Technical
Wild fermentation techniques involve the use of natural microorganisms present on the food or in the environment to ferment the food, producing lactic acid, ethanol, and carbon dioxide as byproducts.
Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
SourTangyFruityEarthyYeastyFunky
Wine Analogy
Similar to natural wine fermentation with Brettanomyces characteristics
Coffee Analogy
Resembles natural process coffee fermentation funk
Perfume Analogy