Experimental Verification of Fermentation Acceleration by Peristaltic Pump : -Initial Investigation of Fermentation Acceleration of Lactic Acid Bacteria by Fermentation Substrate made of Gel Material-*

In this study, we attempt to accelerate fermentation using a device that mimics the peristaltic movement of the intestine. This is based on the fact that the intestine promotes efficient digestion through peristalsis and fermentation in the intestine. In the intestine, good bacteria are conducting fermentation. Good bacteria have a role in regulating the intestinal environment through fermentation. And, there is a possibility that the acceleration of fermentation is effectively related to the movement of the intestines, such as peristalsis. Therefore, we aim to clarify the relationship between fermentation and peristalsis and further accelerate fermentation using a device that mimics peristalsis. In this paper, as an initial study, experiments were conducted to check the progress of fermentation of materials of different hardness using the device. The results showed that the crushing capacity of the device was low, but its ability to spread liquids was high. This results suggest that fermentation can be controlled by changing the physical characteristics of the fermentation substance and using a peristaltic pump to accelerate fermentation in combination.