CHEM 323F: Topics in Biochemistry: Fermentation : Fermentation Basics

People have long used micro-organisms such as yeasts and bacteria to modify foods for preservation digestibility, and flavor.  This process, generally called fermentation, involves the conversion of carbohydrates (including sugars) into ethanol (alcohol), carbon dioxide, or organic acids (especially lactic).  The resources listed here will provide additional information about the science, culture and practice of fermentation.

Basic Metabolism

1. Structure and Reactivity, Reactivity 1

MP. Metabolic Pathways

GL. Mechanisms of Glycolysis

TC. Mechanisms of the TCA Cycle

FA. Mechanisms of Fatty Acid Metabolism

2. Lumen Learning Glucose Metabolism

Microbial Metabolism

1. Lumen Learning, Microbiology,  Metabolic Biological Pathways
2. P. Jurtshuk, Chapter 4: Bacterial Metabolism , in Medical Microbiology, S. Baron, Ed, 4th Edition, Galveston (TX). University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; 1996. 

Acetic Acid Bacteria and Vinegar

1. Mamlouk and Gullo, Acetic Acid Bacteria, Indian J. Microbiology, 2013, 53(4), 377-384 
2. Mas, et. al., Acetic Acid Bacteria and the Production and Quality of Wine Vinegar, Scientific World Journal, 2014, 2014, 1-6.
3. Christopher Anthony, Quinoprotein Catalyzed Reactions, Biochem J., 1996, 320, 697-711
4. Gómez-Manzo, et. al., The Oxidative Fermentation of Ethanol, Int J Mol Sci. 2015, 16(1), 1293–1311.

Carbohydrates

1. Saylor, Ch 16. Carbohydrates
2. Khan Academy, Carbohydrates