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Step-by-Step Tutorial
PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Wild fermentation uses naturally occurring lactic acid bacteria and yeasts to acidify and produce ethanol under ambient conditions.
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See full technique reference →During wild fermentation, Lactobacillus spp. convert sugars to lactic acid, lowering pH, while yeasts produce ethanol. The process generates aroma compounds such as diacetyl, ethyl acetate, and 2‑methylbutanal, which develop over 5–7 days at 20°C. Salt concentration of 2–3% selects for halotolerant LAB and suppresses spoilage bacteria.
Primary Reaction
lactic acid fermentation and alcoholic fermentation
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