This is part of the intermediate pilot scale fermentation lab at the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at SIUE. These 1,500-liter fermenters are pharmaceutical grade. This is the control room ...

The metabolic process by which organisms, particularly yeasts, produce ethanol and CO 2 from sugars (e.g., glucose, fructose, & sucrose) under anaerobic conditions is called alcohol fermentation.

So, you have a great idea for a new fermentation-based product or ingredient, and a successful process in the lab. All that remains is to scale up to mass production. That’s just a matter of running ...