Homofermentative

A term from biology that refers to a microorganism that ferments to produce a single byproduct. Depending on conditions, the lactobacilli in a natural leaven may ferment in a homofermentative way to produce lactic acid. Comprare with heterofermentative.

Want to find out more? Look at the chapter on pre-ferments in the book flour and water.

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