Precision fermentation, a type of synthetic biology, uses genetically modified organisms to produce consumable products. Because this technology is new and just starting to scale, consumers may still ...

Have you ever eaten a sour pickle at a deli? If you have, you likely recall the lip-puckering combination of salt, sweet, sour, and acid. Mouthwatering to some people and unpalatable to others, the ...

When you think of fermentation, spicy kimchi, a morning dollop of kefir, or a cold bottle of strawberry kombucha probably come to mind. Although tangy and seemingly alive with flavor, beneath the ...

Central goals of the circular economy include closing material cycles, reducing waste, and permanently keeping raw materials in the economic system. Achieving this requires innovative technologies ...

Just how does grape juice become wine anyway? In today's edition of Ask The Expert we examine the core process behind the transformation of grapes into the product we love so much - wine! For our ...

For cooks, keeping the flavor and freshness of a harvest—and storing it for later use—has given fermented foods a major role in many cuisines. The process of fermentation, an ancient food preservation ...

Image courtesy of Sandor Katz. Midway through an interview with fermentation expert Sandor Katz, I heard the unmistakable clack of a sharp knife against a wooden cutting board. Katz had pulled out a ...

NUS scientists develop kombu fermentation process that boosts nutrient absorption, probiotics and flavour, opening new opportunities for functional seaweed foods and beverages.