Question

Which of the following requires a substrate as support?

(a) Submerged fermentation

(b) Surface fermentation

(c) Solid state fermentation

(d) Batch fermentation

The question was asked in an interview.

This key question is from Commercial Applications in chapter Commercial Applications of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

Right option is (c) Solid state fermentation

Easy explanation: Solid state fermentation (SSF) requires a substrate as solid support. The substrate should be natural and inert and must not be reactive. The substrates like bran, bagasse, and paper pulp are most commonly used.