Sourdough bread has ancient origins and may have advantages over other breads, including a lower glycemic index, some ...

Nottingham Trent University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Fermentation, one of the oldest food production and preservation techniques, has seen a huge revival in recent years.

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 ...

How do fermented foods, such as yogurt and sauerkraut, benefit health, and the immune system in particular? A new study has uncovered a cell mechanism unique to humans and great apes that could offer ...

Lactic acid bacteria are critical to the dairy, food processing, and nutrition industries. Used as probiotics, flavor compounds, and starter cultures for fermented foods such as yogurt, the bacteria ...

Homemade Sauerkraut is delicious and easy to make. It is rich in probiotics and vitamins and made with two simple ingredients – cabbage and salt. Sauerkraut is slightly acidic and thus sour and is ...

Jungbunzlauer may be the next to invest in lactic acid and derivatives in North America. The Swiss firm already makes citric acid by fermentation of corn in Port Colborne, Ontario, and says that ...