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come pickled, and sugars are
transformed in a process
known as fermentation. 32
Fermentation has many more
uses than just giving us delicious
things to eat.
Once again, bacteria

perform a most important
Food quality essential function, by in-
changes creasing the variety of food-
thanks to bacte-
rial activity. In other words, stuffs by means of fermentation. At
fermentation turns a cu- the same time, during the fermentation
cumber into pickle.
process, bacteria release various minerals and
synthesize vitamins that are exceedingly beneficial, which is why

yogurt and cheese are so good for us. It is also thanks to bacteria
that these products provide therapeutic effects on the intestines and
a great many digestive disorders, helping to maintain the body's
equilibrium.
For example, the foods recommended for cholesterol problem
are generally fermented ones. The reason for this is that microor-
ganisms are able to regulate the level of cholesterol in our bodies. 33
Bacteria make enormous efforts on our behalf. In fact, all they
THE MICROWORLD MIRACLE librium created by Allah, they also aid human beings in a great
want is to be able to survive with the means in their possession.
While these microorganisms live on through this magnificent equi-

many ways. The way that a bacterium produces foods so beneficial
for us shows just how important that equilibrium is. There is no
doubt that a bacterium did not have to live in our food, obtain en-

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