The production of lactic acid through fermentation has captured substantial scientific and industrial attention due to its applications in food, pharmaceuticals, biodegradable plastics and other ...

Homemade Sauerkraut is delicious and easy to make. It is rich in probiotics and vitamins and made with two simple ingredients – cabbage and salt. Sauerkraut is slightly acidic and thus sour and is ...

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

Curd can be used alone as a conditioning hair mask or combined with ingredients like coconut oil for added nourishment, aloe vera for scalp soothing, or fenugreek paste to support hair strength. These ...

NUS scientists develop kombu fermentation process that boosts nutrient absorption, probiotics and flavour, opening new ...

Kombu ( Saccharina japonica ) is a brown seaweed extensively cultivated and consumed in Japan, Korea and China. Despite its nutritional value, its strong fishy and grassy odor can deter some consumers ...

Jungbunzlauer may be the next to invest in lactic acid and derivatives in North America. The Swiss firm already makes citric acid by fermentation of corn in Port Colborne, Ontario, and says that ...