Question

Which of the following reactor is best for the production of vinegar?

(a) Batch reactors

(b) Fed-Batch reactors

(c) Continuous reactors

(d) Submerged reactors

I have been asked this question in an interview for internship.

My query is from Media for Industrial Fermentations in chapter Media for Industrial Fermentations of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

Right option is (b) Fed-Batch reactors

To explain: The Fed-Batch reactor is useful in the production of vinegar because the fed-batch culture can maintain low ethanol concentrations.