fermentation

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Smoldering Respirationi

a: Fermentation ~
b: inefficient burning

What: "Fermentation is like inefficient burning - it results in lower energy release. Cellular respiration (I take it to be normal respiration) should release something like 42 ATPs (or something like that). Fermentation releases a fraction of that (16 or something)"

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Writer: james
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Date: Dec 14 2012 9:51 AM


Psychic Fermentation

a: Fermentation ~
b: a mystical or religious experience

What: "Fermentation is like a mystical or religious experience for most people, and it can even take the form of psychedelic or paranormal experiences. It occurs whenever we confront the tremendous power of the transpersonal or spiritual realm."

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Writer: Not Stated
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Date: Dec 14 2012 9:55 AM


Microbial Cooking........

a: Fermentation ~
b: cooking with microbes

What: "Fermentation is like cooking with microbes, and just gives us chefs a whole new world to explore and learn in. Catching spores from the air and building cultures is like foraging and gardening on a microscopic level."

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Writer: Chadzilla
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Date: Dec 14 2012 10:05 AM


Slow Riding...

a: Fermentation ~
b: BBQ

What: "Fermentation is like BBQ... low and slow is the way to go." This is in reference to fermentation as applied to making beer. Low temperature with a long incubation time, give the best results.

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Writer: Bricks41
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Date: Dec 14 2012 10:08 AM


Eating Before It's Eaten....

a: Fermentation ~
b: having bacteria pre-digest your food

What: "Traditionally lacto-fermented foods should be a part of every diet. They aid digestion and contain tons of vitamins and minerals that are easier for your body to absorb. Fermentation is like having millions of friendly bacteria pre-digest your food for you."

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Writer: Sarah Jones
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Date: Dec 14 2012 10:11 AM


The Fermenting Family

a: Fermentation ~
b: family

What: "Fermentation is like family. They are both a process between the individual and the universe. The art and culture of fermentation keeps a family healthy and happy. So this weekend delves into the fruits of both wild and home cultured fermentations"

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Writer: Not Stated
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Date: Dec 14 2012 10:15 AM



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