The key difference between fermentation and rotting is whether the food is alive. Raw food ferments — its pH becomes more acidic, protecting it from necrosis bacteria. Cooked food rots — it’s dead, loses its enzymes, and turns alkaline, attracting necrotic bacteria that produce dangerous toxins.
Fermentation is life continuing. Rotting is death consuming.
Raw food turns sour — alive, self-protecting.
Cooked food turns alkaline — dead, inviting decay and toxins.
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