Lacto-fermentation has a branding problem. Every person I talked to about this story heard the term, and with visions of rotting milk in their heads, said “hmm… sounds disgusting.” But if it takes you ...

If you’re looking to get the most out of your produce—homegrown or otherwise—consider adding fermentation to your culinary arsenal. Specifically, lacto-fermentation: an age-old process that converts ...

Two home cooks have used social media to showcase their paocai, Szechuan pickles that are lacto-fermented in a water-sealed jar. The lacto-fermentation process creates a self-sustaining microbial ...

Long before we were being encouraged to buy fancy probiotic supplements as a good-gut fad, lactic acid fermentation (or lacto-fermentation) was the go-to goodness for the gut. Lacto-fermentation is an ...

During these last gasps of summer, as the kitchen overflows with food-garden perishables, I am leaning on lacto-fermentation as a means of boosting both shelf life and on-board beneficial biology.

Both kimchi and sauerkraut are fermented foods excellent for your gut health.Kimchi offers complex flavors and a potentially wider range of probiotics.Sauerkraut’s simplicity makes it accessible and ...