Anna’s mother prepares sauerkraut, a fermented dish made from finely cut cabbage and salt. Lactobacillus bacteria present on the surface of the cabbage combine with salt to turn the cabbage into a crunchy, sour dish. What chemical process occurs to create this dish?

Respuesta :

The answer is D. Lactic Acid Fermentation!

Answer:

The chemical process occurs to create this dish is fermentation.

Explanation:

Fermentation is defined as chemical process in which substance is broken down by the action of microorganism like bacteria, yeast etc into simpler or smaller molecules like alcohols or acids.

Lactobacillus bacteria present on the surface will help in breaking down of the carbohydrate or sugar present in cabbage to convert it into acid which is responsible for the sour taste of the dish.