Close-up of chunks of dark chocolate bar pieces stacked into a small pile. The flavors of premium chocolate are influenced by the microbes involved in its fermentation. Credit: Shutterstock Biting ...

The fermented spicy cabbage known as kimchi is a staple of Korean cuisine, traditionally made in earthenware vessels known as onggi. These days most Korean households have kimchi refrigerators for ...

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Fermented foods and beverages, such as kombucha, sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickled vegetables, are not only delicious but also packed with beneficial probiotics that promote a healthy gut biome. With ...

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 ...

If you are a wine, beer, or cider maker, you’ll know the ritual of checking for fermentation. As the yeast does its work of turning sugar into alcohol, carbon dioxide bubbles froth on the surface of ...

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