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 ...

Researchers studying thousands of fish bones excavated from a 9,200-year-old pit in Sweden have uncovered the world’s earliest evidence of food fermentation – and it’s accomplished without the use of ...

From ancient civilizations storing grains in clay pots to modern vacuum-sealed packaging, food preservation stands as one of humanity’s most significant achievements. Our ancestors discovered ...

The idea of fermenting foods in order to preserve them has been around since ancient times, with evidence of our ancestors fermenting grapes, bread and dairy foods. Fermentation occurs when ...

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Low fish catch disappoints Swedes who could not celebrate the yearly tradition of eating surströmming, a fermented herring delicacy known worldwide for its pungent smell. COPENHAGEN, Denmark (CN) — ...

Are you a pro at pickling? How about baking sourdough bread or brewing your own kombucha? If the answer is yes, you’ve probably picked up on one of the recent trends promoting fermented foods, which ...