Industrial Bioprocessing

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noun a chemical process in which bacteria convert alcohol into acetic acid

  • Acetic fermentation is a process in which acetic acid is produced from the oxidation of ethanol.
  • You can make vinegar through acetic fermentation by letting wine or cider sit out for a while.
  • If you leave that apple juice out too long, it's gonna turn into vinegar thanks to acetic fermentation.
  • Just like how acetic fermentation transforms alcohol into vinegar, challenges can transform us into stronger individuals.