Fermented Foods

IDFA’s LAC seal is extended to all probiotics-rich yogurt, cultured dairy products

12-Mar-2024 By Teodora Lyubomirova

As cultured dairy consumption booms, a label promoting products rich in live and active cultures re-emerges.

Dietary microbes & probiotic pills linked to better cognition

31-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intake of beneficial bacteria from fermented foods and prebiotic and probiotic dietary supplements are associated with better cognition, says a new analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

New study links consuming live microbes in food with better health

15-Jun-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

People who consumed foods with medium and high levels of live microbes had better health markers, including decreased blood pressure, BMI and insulin levels, says a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition.

Experts offer first estimate of live microbes in food to move towards dietary recommendations

01-Jun-2022 By Asia Sherman

A team of food science and nutrition experts has classified 18 years of dietary data to estimate the consumption of live microbes by children and adults in the United States. The end goal: to define the health benefits of dietary microbes and inform science-based...

Fermented foods are ancient answer for gut health support

18-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Fermented foods are among the most ancient of human foods and are an important component of a gut friendly diet, an expert says.

Scientists create international definition for fermented food

07-Jan-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A team of scientists organised by ISAPP has created the first international consensus definition for fermented foods.

Myth busting: Probiotics and immunity

12-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Probiotics are gaining popularity across the globe but there are various misconceptions about their role in immunity, explains Dr James Dekker, senior research scientist at Fonterra, in this Q&A with NutraIngredients.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Personal trainer turns his hand to fermented foods after catching the bug for gut-health

07-Oct-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

A personal trainer has founded a fermented food and drink brand after he undertook a radical 30-day elimination diet which ignited a passion for nutrition and gut health.