A typical west African menu is not complete without a fermented food or drink. These are foods that have been transformed by natural processes involving "friendly" microorganisms like bacteria or ...

Wild, not mild — it’s not an official tagline for the range of ingredients and dishes that fall into the category of fermented foods, but it could be. Many fermented foods contain probiotics ...

Tangy fermented foods may not be your first choice for filling fare, but they are great for gut health since the fermentation process produces probiotics that aid in digestion. Now ...

Probiotic-rich staples like kefir, kimchi, and kombucha support digestion, balance hormones, and may even benefit skin and mood. LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through ...

Fermented foods like kimchi contain "good" microbes that support a healthy gut microbiome. David Zilber was the director of fermentation at Noma, the iconic three-Michelin-star restaurant. He ...