Fermentation has evolved into precision fermentation, utilizing biotechnology to engineer microorganisms that produce ...
Both kefir and yogurt are considered nutritional powerhouses—but experts say one may offer surprising advantages depending on your health goals. Here’s what you need to know before choosing your next ...
On a basic level, yogurt is a dairy (or, nowadays, even plant-based) product made through the process of fermentation. By combining heat, certain naturally occurring bacteria, and (often) thickeners, ...
Find out which fermented favorite comes out on top.
Probiotic foods are made through the process of fermentation. As bacteria chemically alter the food — say, turning milk into yogurt — they secrete enzymes, organic acids and proteins. Some of the ...
Fermentation is a natural process that has been exploited by humanity for millennia. Behind such favorites as cheese and beer, it takes just the right conditions to get the desired results. To aid in ...
Today's Google Doodle pays tribute to Dr. Stamen Grigorov, a Bulgarian physician and microbiologist, on his 142nd birthday. Grigorov was the first scientist to discover Lactobacillus bulgaricus, the ...