Store-bought sourdough can be healthy if it is long-fermented and low in additives. Learn what ingredients and labels to look for.

Lacto-fermentation is a method of food procressing. It uses good bacteria, fungi, or yeasts to give food a different aroma, flavor, or texture and extend shelf life. Fermentation is one of the oldest ...

Blueberries, walnuts, fatty fish and green leafy vegetables are popular “brain foods” that have been linked to better memory and reduced risk of cognitive impairment. Fermented foods can also be added ...

Fermentation is one of the oldest biotechnologies, yet it’s now driving some of the most cutting-edge innovations in health, nutrition, and sustainability. From therapeutic enzymes and precision ...

Jennifer Harris always seems to show up with a bottle or jar with something curious inside. Sometimes fizzing, maybe a little slimy or with an earthy funk, but delicious. A self-described fermentation ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Fermentation is a beautiful thing. Though it seems to be at the forefront of food trends across many countries, fermentation has been a staple ...

While we all know that fermented foods have taken over the media, fermented foods are more ingrained in our diets than we might think. Before refrigeration and modern preservation methods, ...

Humans have taken advantage of the metabolism in a tiny fungus called yeast to create beer and wine from grains and fruits. What are the biological mechanisms behind this alcohol production? Aa Aa Aa ...

So, you have a great idea for a new fermentation-based product or ingredient, and a successful process in the lab. All that remains is to scale up to mass production. That’s just a matter of running ...

Biological and analytical advances enable modern fermentation processes to deliver safe and effective next-generation medicines. The pharmaceutical industry is no stranger to fermentation. Synthetic ...