Multiple choice

The fungi Aspergillus oryzae and Aspergillus soyae are associated with the production of ______________.

  1. fish sauce

  2. sauerkraut

  3. pickels

  4. soy sauce

  5. wine
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Explanation

In production of soy sauce, a mixture of soybean and wheat flour is inoculated with Aspergillus oryzae and Aspergillus soyae. These fungi digest complex starch and produce sugars, which facilitate the growth of bacteria. Anaerobic bacteria carry out fermentation to produce soy sauce.

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