heterofermentation

plural heterofermentations

1. Fermentation that produces two or more different products (typically, alcohol and lactic acid).

   Other end-products can accumulate, particularly during heterofermentations, and these products also exhibit antagonistic activity.

   1992, Brian J. B. Wood, The Lactic acid bacteria in health and disease

   1 more example

   The preservation effect is the result of synthesis of lactic acid and heterofermentation — also, acetic acids and, some times, antimicrobial substances.

   2004, Y. H. Hui, Handbook of Food and Beverage Fermentation Technology, page 23