Fermented Foods: Bubbling with Benefits (opens in new tab)

Fermentation has been used worldwide for thousands of years. It preserves foods—preventing the growth of bacteria that lead to spoilage or illness—and also changes the taste, texture, and, in some cases, the health impact of the food. Fermentation. Fermentation results from the breakdown of sugar or other carbohydrates by yeast or bacteria, creating acids, gases, […] The post Fermented Foods: Bubbling with Benefits appeared first on Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter.