Lacto-fermentation is a method of food procressing. It uses good bacteria, fungi, or yeasts to give food a different aroma, flavor, or texture and extend shelf life. Fermentation is one of the oldest ...

Fermented beverages can be an easy and effervescent addition to shared meals. If you start with sugar, water, and the tiniest bit of bacteria, you’ll soon have a fermented beverage on hand. Whether it ...

Looking for a healthier alternative to store-bought lemonade? Learn how to make lacto-fermented lemonade (probiotic soda), a simple lacto fermented lemonade that is a classic drink with a probiotic ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. A good pickle is a very pleasing thing, but ...