Difference between revisions of "Solid state fermentation"

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Solid state fermentation (SSF) is a type of [[fermentation]] with a low water content in the [[substrate]]. The solid substrate is inoculated with the culture and the cultivation is mostly performed under controlled conditions, such as controlled temperature, light and humidity.
Solid state fermentation (SSF) is a type of [[fermentation]] with a low water content in the [[substrate]]. The solid substrate is inoculated with the culture and the cultivation is mostly performed under controlled conditions, such as controlled temperature, light and humidity. One example for a traditional solid state fermentation is the production of Sake (a Japanese alcoholic beverage from rice).