Fermentation is a natural process that has been exploited by humanity for millennia. Behind such favorites as cheese and beer, it takes just the right conditions to get the desired results. To aid in ...

Fermenting milk to make yogurt, cheeses, or kefir is an ancient practice, and different cultures have their own traditional methods, often preserved in oral histories. The forests of Bulgaria and ...

Today's Google Doodle pays tribute to Dr. Stamen Grigorov, a Bulgarian physician and microbiologist, on his 142nd birthday. Grigorov was the first scientist to discover Lactobacillus bulgaricus, the ...

So you want some yogurt? Swing by your local grocery store . . . and take your pick from one of the approximately 300 options. That's the average number of varieties you'll find in your typical ...

Probiotic foods are made through the process of fermentation. As bacteria chemically alter the food — say, turning milk into yogurt — they secrete enzymes, organic acids and proteins. Some of the ...

Fermentation is a time-honoured technique that gives taste and sustenance to food. But it also offers a host of health benefits. Read Time: 3 min Fermented foods have always been a part of our ...