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Do keep in mind that whole-grain flour will need more water and will ferment faster than white flour.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2022

Dave Roth will ferment his into an English-style hard cider.

From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2016

Similarly, dedicated devotees of food combining refuse to eat fruit with a mixed meal because they worried about the meal slowing digestion down, such that the fruit will "ferment" in the gut.

From US News • Jul. 13, 2015

Students will ferment seasonal vegetables in a salt brine, liquid brine and salt-free brine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2014

Manures often rained on in winter, or left in large piles without intermixture of earth, lime, plaster, and ashes, will ferment and waste.

From Soil Culture by Walden, J. H.