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fermentation

[fur-men-tey-shuhn] / ˌfɜr mɛnˈteɪ ʃən /


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Researchers are increasingly exploring how fermentation can improve the availability of bioactive compounds, create new metabolites, and influence the gut microbiota.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

During fermentation, a series of complex biochemical changes takes place.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

The rare combination of off-grain fermentation and column distillation offers yet another lever to pull when it comes to modulating flavor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The Jinba + Za’atar mana’eesh stood out for its beautifully charred crust, the result of a 72-hour fermentation and a scorching-hot oven.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The struggle to survive by fermentation continues for a long period of time.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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