starter-cultures

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Starter cultures' are specific types of microorganisms used in the food industry. They help kick-start change in foods like cheese, wine, and beer to give them their unique tastes.

Examples in Different Contexts

For brewing, starter cultures consist of yeast strains that ferment sugars to produce alcohol in beer and wine. A brewmaster might explain, 'Selecting the right starter culture is crucial for achieving the desired alcohol content and flavor profile in our beverages.'

Practice Scenarios

Food-Industry

Scenario:

The flavor of our cheese isn't as sharp as our competitors. We may need to review our mixing formula.

Response:

Do we need to consider a newer strain of starter cultures to enhance the cheese flavour?

Pharmaceutical-Industry

Scenario:

We need to improve the potency of our antibiotic. Our techniques might require upgrading.

Response:

Shall we experiment with other bacterial starter cultures? It might lead to a stronger antibiotic.