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Embodiments described include methods for maintaining the pH and alkalinity during industrial fermentation processes are described that foster optimal microorganism activities throughout the duration of the fermentation process. Magnesium based buffering agents having sufficient buffering capacity a

Embodiments described include methods for maintaining the pH and alkalinity during industrial fermentation processes are described that foster optimal microorganism activities throughout the duration of the fermentation process. Magnesium based buffering agents having sufficient buffering capacity and applied at sufficient concentration levels required to neutralize the acidic content of fermentation fluids during the fermentation process cycle are detailed. These magnesium based buffering agents control fermenter processes without causing extreme pH swings to maximize the production of desired fermentation products.

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We claim: 1. A method for increasing the product yield of a fermentation process comprising:defining the primary active microorganism of the fermentation process;selecting a desired pH range for the primary active microorganism to be achieved in a fermenter broth or a fermenter microbe/broth mixture

We claim: 1. A method for increasing the product yield of a fermentation process comprising:defining the primary active microorganism of the fermentation process;selecting a desired pH range for the primary active microorganism to be achieved in a fermenter broth or a fermenter microbe/broth mixture; andapplying continuously to the fermenter broth or the fermenter microbe/broth mixture a sufficient amount of a magnesium based buffering agent formulated to have at least one of magnesium oxide and magnesium hydroxide to attain the desired pH range throughout the duration of the fermentation process.