The microbiome is made up of millions of bacteria and yeast that live in your gastrointestinal system and affect your health.

"By eating certain foods and taking probiotic supplements - or ‘gut health supplements' - you can may be able to change your ...

Yogurt is a good source of probiotics, the beneficial bacteria that support a healthy gut microbiome.

Lactic acid is a versatile organic acid with applications spanning food preservation, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and the production of biodegradable plastics. It is chiefly produced by microbial ...

The World Institute of Kimchi (hereinafter "WiKim") (Acting Director Dr. Choi, Hak-Jong) announced that it had identified the origin source of lactic acid bacteria involved in the fermentation of ...

Fermentation is the enzyme-catalyzed, metabolic process by which food-borne microbes break down and convert molecules such as glucose into metabolites, compounds that determine the quality and ...

Made from the bacterial fermentation of sugar, lactic acid appears as an additive in vegan foods ranging from sourdough bread to soy sauce. This bacteria gives food its signature sour taste and acts ...

A new study maps how specific lactic acid bacteria can enhance both the flavor and nutritional quality of plant-based dairy alternatives. The findings may have wide-reaching perspectives for the ...