Zymology

Zymology, also known as fermentation sciences, is a science that studies the biochemical process of fermentation and its practical uses. The term was coined by the French chemist Louis Pasteur, and zymology is a sub-discipline of biochemistry.

History

The history of zymology can be traced back to the ancient times when fermentation was used in food preservation techniques. The scientific study of fermentation itself and the role of microorganisms was developed by Louis Pasteur.

Fermentation

Fermentation is a metabolic process that produces chemical changes in organic substrates through the action of enzymes. In biochemistry, it is narrowly defined as the extraction of energy from carbohydrates in the absence of oxygen.

Applications

Zymology finds its applications in various fields such as food processing, brewing, and wine making. It is also used in the production of biofuels.

See also

• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Food preservation
• Brewing
• Wine making

References

Zymology Resources
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