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These traditional staples have been around for centuries, yet modern science is finally catching up to their benefits.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...