Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, and kombucha are packed with good bacteria ...

Why are fermented foods so good for gut health? Fermentation involves the breakdown of carbohydrates like sugars and starches by beneficial microorganisms like bacteria, yeasts, a ...

Each subtle cultural or personal twist to a fermented dish is felt by your body's microbial community. microgen/iStock via Getty Images Many people around the world make and eat fermented foods.

According to Lao, “Just about any vegetable can be fermented in paocai brine. The flavor of lacto-fermented pickles is more ...

Some fermenting foods can carry the risk of a bacterium that produces an extremely strong toxin called bongkrekic acid ...

Most store-bought pickles are not fermented, but you can make fermented pickles at home. Fermented foods can support ...

Yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, tempeh, and kombucha are among the fermented foods that may help lower blood pressure, some better than others. Learn more.

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are a diverse group of microorganisms that play a central role in the fermentation of foods, contributing not only to preservation and safety but also to enhanced ...

Could a suite of microscopic microbial protein factories (yeast, bacteria, fungi, algae) give plants and animals a run for their money? Right now, producing protein – whether from peas and soybeans or ...

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles pervasive in agricultural environments, interact with and disrupt the microbial ...

The far-reaching consequences of climate change inevitably include the production of foods and beverages, including wine. In New Zealand, winemaking is an important business, with exports worth more ...