Fermentation, one of the oldest food production and preservation techniques, has seen a huge revival in recent years. From craft beers and kombucha to yoghurt, sauerkraut and pickles, fermentation is ...

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 ...

The World Institute of Kimchi (hereinafter "WiKim") (Acting Director Dr. Choi, Hak-Jong) announced that it had identified the origin source of lactic acid bacteria involved in the fermentation of ...

Veganism is a way of living that aims to minimize the use and consumption of animal products in everyday life, especially in terms of diet (1). People who follow a vegan diet avoid eating animal ...

Solving the mystery of fermentation process involved in the famous Korean delicacy Kimchi, a group of researchers has suggested that the cabbage and garlic present in the delicacy is the main source ...

You may have heard of lactic acid occurring in your body, so you may be curious to hear that it’s also found in certain foods. Lactic acid is a type of organic acid produced by bacteria when foods ...

Lactic acid is often vegan, but this is not always the case, as its sources include dairy products and meat. It occurs naturally in some foods, but manufacturers may add it to certain foods to extend ...