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fermentation microbe; fermenting bacteria
Microorganisms such as bacteria and yeast that cause fermentation, used in making foods like miso, natto, and yogurt.
発酵菌の働きで味噌ができる。
Miso is made through the action of fermentation microbes.
ヨーグルトには体によい発酵菌が含まれている。
Yogurt contains fermentation microbes that are good for the body.
温度が低すぎると、発酵菌が十分に働かない。
If the temperature is too low, the fermentation microbes do not work fully.
Composed of 発酵 ('fermentation') + 菌 ('bacteria, microbe'). A general term for the microorganisms — bacteria, yeast, and mold — that drive fermentation in food production.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 発酵菌を培養する: to culture fermentation microbes
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 乳酸菌: lactic acid bacteria — a specific type of fermentation microbe
- 酵母: yeast — used to ferment bread and alcohol