New research reveals that while the same yeast dominates sourdough starters, the type of flour used can significantly alter ...

Scientists have decoded the microbial and environmental factors behind cacao fermentation, the critical process that defines chocolate’s taste. By recreating the fermentation with controlled microbial ...

This image compares the microbial dynamics and production stages in traditional fermented sausages, highlighting differences between Western sausages (such as salami, chorizo, longaniza, and pepperoni ...

Aug. 28 (UPI) --An international team of scientists conducted a study to understand how microbial communities involved in cacao bean fermentation shape the flavor of chocolate. The study, published in ...

Vijay Jagassar describes the cocoa produced at his Trinidad estate as “dark, woody, [with a] very strong chocolate flavor and minor floral notes.” In 2021, this intricate combination propelled his ...

Space miso fermentation is possible. Space miso tasted nuttier than Earth miso. Space miso had different microbes and chemicals. More research is needed to understand space's effect on fermentation.

Cheddar cheeses. Cheddar cheese, originally from Somerset County in the United Kingdom, has become a culinary classic around the world. (Credit: Richard North / CC BY 2.0 DEED) Cheese: Truly, the ...