Question

Which of the following process occurs in the absence of free liquid?

(a) Submerged fermentation

(b) Batch fermentation

(c) Solid state fermentation

(d) Continuous fermentation

This question was addressed to me during an internship interview.

I'd like to ask this question from Commercial Applications topic in division Commercial Applications of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) Solid state fermentation

To elaborate: Solid state fermentation (SSF) occurs in the absence or near absence of free liquid. In this method, the waste products like agro-industrial wastes are utilized as a substrate which is a source of nutrients for the production of products like enzymes, etc.