A new study maps how specific lactic acid bacteria can enhance both the flavor and nutritional quality of plant-based dairy alternatives. The findings may have wide-reaching perspectives for the ...

Using ribosome engineering (RE), researchers from Shinshu University introduced mutations affecting the protein synthesis ...

The future of eating sustainably is turning out to be quite luxurious as researchers from the University of Copenhagen (Denmark) have used lactic acid bacteria strains to make a sustainable heavy ...

Bacteria, including some bacteria in a person’s gut, make lactic acid during fermentation. Manufacturers add lactic acid to food to extend its shelf life, although in some foods, it occurs naturally.

You may have heard of lactic acid occurring in your body, so you may be curious to hear that it’s also found in certain foods. Lactic acid is a type of organic acid produced by bacteria when foods ...

Lactic acid is a natural preservative often found in foods like yogurt, baked goods, and pickled vegetables. Along with making your food last longer, it can boost your health by strengthening your ...