NUS scientists develop kombu fermentation process that boosts nutrient absorption, probiotics and flavour, opening new opportunities for functional seaweed foods and beverages.

Kombu (Saccharina japonica) is a brown seaweed extensively cultivated and consumed in Japan, Korea and China. Despite its nutritional value, its strong fishy and grassy odor can deter some consumers.

Co-fermentation method using lactic acid bacteria and yeast unlocks nutrients in kombu, boosting probiotics and GABA, and replacing fishy odors with fruity aromas, paving the way for tastier, ...

From the old Noma that catapulted to the top of the World’s 50 Best list, to the new Noma that opened earlier this year, the exploration of fermenting foods has remained integral to what the ...

The world runs on vegetable oil. It’s the third-most-consumed food globally after rice and wheat. It’s in your morning croissant and your oat milk, your salad dressing, your afternoon snack bar, and ...

Fermented foods permeate our pantries, our refrigerators and our menus. They’re a part of our meals every day. Consider beer, wine, chocolate, cheese, but also pickles, vinegar, sourdough bread, ...

BENTONVILLE -- Brandy Barnes holds a bachelor's degree in anthropology and religious studies from the University of Arkansas and a certificate in fermentation sciences from Harvard University, through ...