The process of treating with bacteria or subjecting to bacterial action.
From bacterize + -ing (present participle). Standard English gerund and present participle form of bacterize, in use since early 1900s.
Bacterizing yogurt cultures or sourdough starter is ancient food wisdom backed by modern science—you're literally farming beneficial bacteria to create delicious, digestible food!
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