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Radio Wales,11 Jun 2024,30 mins

Fermentation

Science Cafe

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Adam Walton explores the process of fermentation with academics from Aberystwyth University. We explore the importance of yeast fermentation in beer production with Dr Lindsey Male and Professor Hazel Davey. Professor Nigel Holt reflects on this year’s Festival of Fermentation which took place in Aberystwyth. Food, Diet and Health Researcher, Dr Amanda Lloyd, describes some of the health benefits we gain from consuming green tea products like kombucha. Plus, Dr David Bryant, tells us how we can develop sustainable microbial foods using fermentation. Produced by Stuart Russell.

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