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14. How do the products of yeast fermentation aid in bread and beverage production?

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Yeast feeds on sugar and produces ethanol and carbon dioxide as waste. In bread it acts as a leavening agent, which creates little air pockets in the dough. Yeast fermentation is used to create alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine.
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