 
Top: Bacteria in salami, phase contrast and UV illumination after
staining
with SybrGreen II. Bottom: The surface of the salami is also refined
with
microbes. Besides spherical flour particles, hyphae of a mold can be
detected.
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Often several microbiological processes are combined in order to
obtain refined food products. Molds are used to produce flavours or
to design the surface of products. In Asia Aspergillus oryzae
and Rhizopus oligosporus are used for the production of rice
wine, tempeh, koji, soja sauce and other fermented foods.
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Microbes in the Kitchen
