This summary examines the role of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in the fermentation process and their transformative impact on bioactive compounds. LAB fermentation is an age-old yet continuously ...

Postbiotics are more than probiotic "waste," they're actually beneficial for your body, and you can get them from many of the foods that keep your gut bacteria healthy.

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are a diverse group of microorganisms that play a central role in the fermentation of foods, contributing not only to preservation and safety but also to enhanced ...

Discarded jackfruit seeds are being saved from landfill and used to make lactic acid in a process developed by scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. A side-by-side presentation ...

MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NatureWorks announced today that it has signed a contract to license Plaxica’s Optipure ® chemical processing technology for the production of D-lactic acid. The ...

MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Energy Department’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Bioenergy Technologies Office announced a grant of up to $2.5 million to NatureWorks, ...

Fermented food products have steadily transitioned from kitchens to scientific discourse, thanks largely to their tie to the ...

Recently, a friend asked me to help her find a wine similar to one she drinks at her favorite restaurant. As always, I start by asking, "tell me what you like about the wine." She began by saying it ...

Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk. It's a popular ingredient in numerous skin care products nowadays. But ...