👉 Fermentive is a term used in the field of microbiology and biochemistry to describe organisms that are capable of producing alcohol or other bioactive substances through fermentation. This process occurs when bacteria, yeast, or other microorganisms consume glucose or other organic compounds, typically found in food sources like beer, wine, or sugar cane, and convert them into a substance called ethanol (also known as "bitter" or "rye") which can be used for various purposes such as flavoring