What Differentiates Fermentation And Rotting? - Chowhound

Yulia Reznikov/Getty Images When you think of fermentation, spicy kimchi, a morning dollop of kefir, or a cold bottle of strawberry kombucha probably come to mind. Although tangy and seemingly alive with flavor, beneath the bubbles and bold flavors of fermented and pickled foods lies a meticulous process that can transform them or lead them to rot. The line of separation between fermentation and decay is a fine…