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Fermentation relies entirely on microbes eating raw sugar

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Because apparently humanity cannot make anything fun without the help of single-celled freeloaders. Microscopic organisms consume sweet carbohydrates and excrete alcohol or organic acids as a direct byproduct of their digestion. That means your favorite weekend beverage is essentially just a vat of microbe waste, expertly highlighting our willingness to consume cellular garbage if it tastes decent.

Fermentation relies entirely on microbes eating raw sugar
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