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 ...

That liquid on your yogurt isn’t a flaw. Discover what it is, why it forms, and whether pouring it off helps or hurts. The ...

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 ...