Description
Yeast fermentation converts sugars into ethanol and CO₂ via glycolysis and alcoholic fermentation.
Technical
During glycolysis, glucose is broken down to pyruvate, generating ATP and NADH. Pyruvate is decarboxylated to acetaldehyde, which is then reduced to ethanol by alcohol dehydrogenase, regenerating NAD⁺ for continued glycolysis. The overall yield is about 0.511 g ethanol per g glucose under optimal conditions.
Science
Primary Reaction
C6H12O6 → 2 C2H5OH + 2 CO2
Sensory Profile
Origin & History
Civilization
Ancient civilizations
Era
Ancient to modern
Region
Worldwide