(Natural News) A Chinese bio-fermentation company is setting up shop in America’s heartland. Fufeng Group Limited is reportedly building a behemoth corn processing plant in North Dakota where it will manufacture products like corn starch, animal feed and pharmaceuticals. The company is listed as being based in Hong Kong, however most of its production facilities […]

(Natural News) The Japanese black vinegar known simply as “kurozu” is a mild-tasting vinegar that has been brewed by artisans for more than 200 years in the town of Fukushima, Japan. Also called amber rice vinegar, this condiment is produced by slowly fermenting a mixture of rice and water in black ceramic jars using a microbe called Aspergillus oryzae. This […]

(Natural News) Nuts are some of the most nutritious foods on the planet. They are rich sources of vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber, antioxidants and healthy fats. Nuts like macadamia, hazelnuts, almonds and walnuts — although the latter two are technically drupes — also contain high amounts of heart-healthy nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty […]

(Natural News) Fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi are popular health foods. While many studies have found that they offer plenty of health benefits, the science behind how they do so is not well-understood. But a recent study published in PLOS Genetics revealed that a cell receptor called HCA3 is key to understanding how fermented foods benefit human health. […]

(Natural News) Alopecia is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, causing bald patches and massive hair loss. The condition usually develops during childhood or a person’s teenage years, but in some cases, people develop it in their 30s. While it is not lethal, there is no known cure for alopecia. The only consolation for […]

(Natural News) The ancient practice of pickling to preserve food is considered a culinary art. Different cultures have their own versions of pickled foods, which are either preserved in a strong acid like vinegar or a salt brine that encourages fermentation. Foods preserved using the latter technique are not only safe from bad bacteria that […]

(Natural News) Make it a habit to add fermented foods to your diet whenever they are available. Consuming probiotic meals and drinks will benefit your gut bacteria, digestion, and overall health. Fermentation adds microbes to food and drinks for preservation purposes. The good bacteria and yeast consume the sugars in the edibles. They continue to […]

(Natural News) A traditional ingredient in Japanese cuisine for thousands of years, miso is a paste that is made from fermented soybeans, barley, rice and oats. It is usually mixed with salt and a koji starter to create a stunning range of miso tastes, colors and uses. This versatile condiment can be used to create a wide […]

(Natural News) The empire whose citizens drank together stayed together. The Wari Empire might have endured for centuries thanks to chicha, an ancient type of beer this Peruvian civilization drank regularly and copiously during festivities. The former occupants of what is now modern-day Peru, the Waris enjoyed peace and harmony in their corner of South America for […]

(Natural News) On their own, green coffee beans exhibit antioxidant benefits, but a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food suggests that fermentation further enhances the beans’ health benefits. South Korean researchers from Dankook University, Korea University, Jungwon University, Hyejeon College, and Kangwon National University School of Medicine found that the antioxidant effects of chlorogenic […]