As fermentation activity expands, shortening process time without sacrificing performance has become a critical focus. Advances in processing technologies and the growing use of AI are helping ...

Fermentation is booming, but what about the leftover biomass? How microbial fibre could close the fibre gap and turn waste ...

Fermented food or food fermentation is a food processing technology that harnesses the growth and metabolic activity of microorganisms for the stability and transformation of food. Historically, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. Fermentation has become a keyword these days, not just among chefs but the ...

A man pours liquid from a metal bowl into a jar containing orange and yellow pieces of food. The jars are surrounded by a number containers and a box of salt. Chef-turned-bioengineer Vayu Hill-Maini ...

Fermented foods have been part of human diets for thousands of years, valued not only for their flavor but also for their ability to preserve food naturally. From yogurt and kimchi to sauerkraut and ...