Able Quote by Louis Pasteur
“I propose to provide proof... that just as always an alcoholic ferment, the yeast of beer, is found where sugar is converted into alcohol and carbonic acid, so always a special ferment, a lactic yeast, is found where sugar is transformed into lactic acid. And, furthermore, when any plastic nitrogenated substance is able to transform sugar into that acid, the reason is that it is a suitable nutrient for the growth of the [lactic] ferment.”
About This Quote
Fermentation processes, whether alcoholic or lactic, occur where suitable nutrients like sugar are present, indicating a universal principle of microbial growth.
In simple terms: Yeast ferments where sugar is available.
Key Takeaway
Provide proper nutrients for desired fermentation.
Themes
microbiology
fermentation
nutrient cycles
Mood
scientific
educational
Type
educational
technical
When to use this quote
- brewing
- food preservation
- biotech research
Key Concepts
biochemistry
industrial processes
Questions to Reflect On
- What nutrients optimize specific fermentations?
- How can unwanted microbes be controlled?
A Different Perspective
Fermentation can be inhibited by contaminants.
