microorganisms
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They've experimented with different microorganisms to minimise off-flavours and maximise desirable flavour compounds such as umami or sweetness.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
His company gathers data on environmental conditions and available substrates, and sequences the genomes of microorganisms appropriate for the food industry.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
They are produced by microorganisms such as cyanobacteria, which release oxygen through photosynthesis.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Phosphorus-removing microorganisms are less effective when it’s hot, making summer a stress test for CREW’s system.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
To simplify considerably, helper-T cells occur in two main types, one that targets microorganisms and one that targets parasites.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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