I love fermented foods. I love that you can leave something out on the counter, in the refrigerator — forget about it, even — and it just gets better. But why do some foods improve with age, while ...

Sauerkraut is fermented cabbage, but no alcohol is produced. During this non-alcoholic type of fermentation, harmless bacteria soften and break down the cabbage, releasing acid in the process. This ...

These crocks filled with cabbage are being stored in the cool, dimly lit basement of the 1797 Lerch Tavern to allow their contents to cure and be converted into sauerkraut by fermentation over ...

DAVIS, Calif. — Those jars of sauerkraut in your refrigerator might be doing more than adding tangy flavor to your sandwiches and hot dogs. A new study from the University of California, Davis reveals ...

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An age-old technique transforms vegetables and spices into a popular condiment with a zesty, funky taste. The key? Nurturing the right community... How hardworking microbes ferment cabbage into kimchi ...