Not all microbes are pathogenic; in fact, pathogens make up a minority of microorganisms. Many simply coexist in the world with us, sometimes in a beneficial symbiosis. We’ve even utilized various species of microbes for thousands of years to make food and drinks, long before we realized such tiny creatures existed. In fact, if it wasn’t for microbes you wouldn’t be able to enjoy alcohol, coffee, or chocolate beverages. As these are diet staples for most of us (especially my fellow college students), here is an appreciation post for just a few of the drinks that require microbes for their creation.
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