The Transformative Power of Fermented Foods

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Jul , 2024

The Transformative Power of Fermented Foods

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2024 in San Diego, Maria Marco discusses her research on the health benefits, safety, and waste reduction potential of fermented foods, and the microbial processes involved in their production. Please could you briefly introduce yourself and your current research focus? I am Maria Marco, a professor in the Department […]

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Nov , 2023

Tag: Fermentation

Fermented foods may have fueled human brain growth, new evolutionary theory proposes

In a review published in the journal Communications Biology, researchers in the United States of America described the potential role and benefits of externally fermented foods in triggering the expansion of the hominid brain. They further discussed the explanatory power of their “external fermentation hypothesis” and surveyed relevant food practices across human cultures. Image Credit: Busker909 / […]

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Oct , 2023

Tag: Fermentation

How yogurt boosts skeletal muscle health

In a recent review article published in the journal Nutrients, scientists discuss the nutritional value of yogurt as a protein source and its effects on skeletal muscle health. Study: Nutritional Value of Yogurt as a Protein Source: Digestibility/Absorbability and Effects on Skeletal Muscle. Image Credit: Vladislav Noseek / Shutterstock.com Background Yogurt is a nutritious dairy product prepared by fermenting […]