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1. Food Storage

   Linked via "preservative metabolites"

   Fermentation
   Controlled microbial action, often involving lactic acid bacteria, produces inhibitory compounds such as organic acids (lactic, acetic) or alcohol, thereby lowering the environmental $\text{pH}$. Certain strains of Lactobacillus are selectively cultured in dairy and vegetable storage to produce preservative metabolites, conferri…