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 ...

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

Postbiotics are more than probiotic "waste," they're actually beneficial for your body, and you can get them from many of the foods that keep your gut bacteria healthy.

You’ve heard of probiotics and prebiotics, but the next big gut health trend is postbiotics — the powerful byproducts your ...

Medically reviewed by Barbie Cervoni, RD Fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, and sauerkraut are sources of probiotics that ...

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are pivotal to both traditional and modern fermentation processes, serving as essential agents in food production and probiotic development. Their metabolic ...

A Mason jar sits on my kitchen counter. Stuffed with shredded cabbage, the contents look like any jar you might find on a supermarket shelf. But what's inside is alive. When I loosen the lid, the ...

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

Fermented food products have steadily transitioned from kitchens to scientific discourse, thanks largely to their tie to the ...

Researchers have uncovered a way to create a fat-free version of whipped cream using lactic acid instead of milk fat while maintaining a firm whipped consistency and texture. High in saturated fat and ...

Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in Applied ...

While some old-school cooking techniques are best left in the past, it's always fun to realize that humans still rely on the same food techniques we've used since the beginnings of settled and ...