The Secret World of Microorganisms

byRukmini Das

Have you ever wondered how some of your favourite foods like bread, chocolate, yoghurt and cheese come to taste so good? Well, there’s a tiny, secret world working behind the scenes to make these delicious treats possible. This world is full of microorganisms—super small life forms like bacteria and yeast that we can’t see with our naked eyes but have a huge impact on our food. Let’s dive into this microscopic world and discover how these tiny helpers play a big role in making some of our favourite foods through a process called fermentation.

Bread What Is Fermentation? Fermentation is like a magical cooking show, but instead of chefs, we have microorganisms doing the work. It’s a natural process where these tiny creatures transform the ingredients in food, creating new flavours, textures and even health benefits. Fermentation has