https://youtu.be/vru42bcwk6U Acids are hydrogen-containing substances with a sour taste that form solutions with pH values less than 7. Common examples include hydrochloric acid. base is a chemical species that releases hydroxide (OH-) ions in aqueous solution.Common examples include sodium hydroxide. Salt is a neutral substance. alkaline solutions turn red litmus blue and acid solutions turn blue litmus red. Fermentation in food processing is the process of converting carbohydrates to alcohol or organic acids using microorganisms such as yeasts or bacteria under anaerobic conditions.