Wine has been made by humans for about 7,000 years, and experts agree that until quite recently it may not have tasted very good. For millennia wine has been the ultimate expression of agriculture, ...

In the selection of specialty coffees, those that score above 80 points in blind tests are free of physical and sensory defects. Greenish-colored beans are known to give the drink an astringent taste, ...

Bakers first harnessed the power of fermentation thousands of years ago. The practice goes back to at least the ancient Egyptian civilization. “Just like wine and cheese, bread flavors are developed ...

For cooks, keeping the flavor and freshness of a harvest—and storing it for later use—has given fermented foods a major role in many cuisines. The process of fermentation, an ancient food preservation ...

A new video demonstrates how to make sourdough bread using a quick starter designed to speed up the fermentation process. The ...

From sourdough starters at home to loaves in supermarkets—artificial intelligence (AI) could be key to standardizing and upscaling unpredictable sourdough, according to new research. Beer is one of ...

Fermentation and spoilage both involve microbes, but their outcomes are completely different. Fermentation is a controlled, beneficial process that makes food s ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Fermentation: the fascinating science behind beloved culinary creations like sauerkraut and kimchi also works wonders with chili peppers for ...