Description
Wild rice fermentation is a low‑temperature, spontaneous process that converts starches into ethanol and lactic acid.
Technical
During soaking, endogenous amylases hydrolyze starches into fermentable sugars. Native yeasts such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Candida spp. convert glucose to ethanol, while lactic acid bacteria like Lactobacillus plantarum and Pediococcus pentosaceus ferment sugars to lactic acid, lowering pH and preserving the product.
Science
Primary Reaction
Starch → glucose → ethanol + lactic acid
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
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