For centuries, pickled cucumbers have been a staple on the tables of the Slavs. Did you know these unassuming vegetables are ...

Whey is the dairy industry's largest byproduct – but it also has enormous potential to reduce food waste and develop ...

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Sourdough Bread Day, celebrated annually on April 1st, honors one of the world's oldest and most cherished forms of leavened ...

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Researchers at Tecnológico de Monterrey have developed a breakthrough method to convert whey waste into single-cell protein ...

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"Probiotics are live microorganisms, often called 'good bacteria,' that help maintain a healthy balance in your gut by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria and suppressing harmful ones," said ...

Scientists have decoded the metabolic strategies of certain sulfur bacteria. A new study reports that the bacteria are found worldwide and have a complex metabolism with modular features.

Brazilian researchers discover traditional fermented drink kefir significantly improves memory and cognitive function in ...

What do cheese, sauerkraut and yeast dough have in common? Their production is only possible with the help of bacteria or fungi. The microorganisms initiate fermentation or maturing processes and thus ...

Interventions involving bacteria or fungi could help to sequester greenhouse gases, create more sustainable products and ...