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 ...

Scientists in Denmark have developed a plant-based ‘yogurt’ made from just three ingredients: soy drink, brewer’s spent grain, and lactic acid bacteria from plant materials. The dairy alternatives ...

A Norwegian company has developed a new method that claims to be 90 per cent effective in reducing acrylamide formation during food production. The method, which uses specially developed food grade ...

The gut microbiota is the complex and dynamic community of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses that enter into a ...

A new study uses single-cell transcriptomics from a 12-week clinical trial to reveal how kimchi influences the immune system. With seasonal shifts increasing the circulation of respiratory infections ...

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 ...

Plant-based dairy alternatives – such as soy, oat, and almond drinks – are produced without animal ingredients for consumers seeking plant-based substitutes for milk and yoghurt. However, many of ...

Discover the health benefits of yogurt, including how homemade yogurt boosts probiotics and enhances digestion. Yogurt is an ancient food that has been around for several millennia. One theory of the ...