The production of lactic acid through fermentation has captured substantial scientific and industrial attention due to its applications in food, pharmaceuticals, biodegradable plastics and other ...

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 ...

What did you have for breakfast today? Whether it was buttered toast, yogurt and granola, or even just a cup of coffee... David Zilber says that odds are, at least part of it was fermented. He should ...

Jungbunzlauer may be the next to invest in lactic acid and derivatives in North America. The Swiss firm already makes citric acid by fermentation of corn in Port Colborne, Ontario, and says that ...

Made from the bacterial fermentation of sugar, lactic acid appears as an additive in vegan foods ranging from sourdough bread to soy sauce. This bacteria gives food its signature sour taste and acts ...

You may have heard of lactic acid occurring in your body, so you may be curious to hear that it’s also found in certain foods. Lactic acid is a type of organic acid produced by bacteria when foods ...