Fermented foods are more popular than ever, but what's the science? Dan Saladino reports.

When asked about the inspiration behind Engineering Sciences 24: Flavor Molecules of Food Fermentation: Exploration and Inquiry, Pia M. Sörenson’s smile widens and her eyes light up. “This course is ...

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 ...

Humans have used fermentation to produce wine, bread, and other related products for centuries. An article published in Microorganisms describes fermentation as the conversion of sugars or ...

Unlike breads that rely on commercial yeast and chemical leavening, sourdough bread uses wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria. Sourdough fermentation plays a crucial role in influencing both the flavor ...

Fermentation is defined as the conversion of carbohydrates into preservative organic acids. Zymology or zymurgy is the science of fermentation. This means that the foods have active bacteria and ...

Solano County has an appetite for gut-healthy foods, and one Benicia resident is helping feed it. With the creation of the Benicia Fermentory, founder Kelsey Bye is igniting a new food scene – one ...

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Some students at a local college are learning about the science behind beer and wine. It's part of Georgia Gwinnett College's new fermentation program. "We're very excited that ...

Smelly sauerkraut is probably the biggest barrier. Or slimy kimchi. Or exploding bottles. Truth is, the British never really took to fermentation, apart from, well, beer and wine and cider and cheese ...