Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fermento
noun
fer-men-toh
Definition
A substance used to cause fermentation, especially in food and drink.
Examples
- To make a successful bread, you need to add ferments to the dough.
- Yeast is a common type of fermento in brewing beer.
Meaning
Fermento is commonly referred to as a leavening agent, which helps dough rise by producing gas during fermentation.
Synonyms
- Leaven
- Yeast
- Culture
- Ferment