New research reveals that while the same yeast dominates sourdough starters, the type of flour used can significantly alter ...

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has emerged as a pivotal tool in optimising microbial fermentation. By simulating the complex fluid flows, mixing patterns, and mass transfer processes that occur ...

Growing food from microbes – whether it’s meat alternatives or high-intensity sweeteners - is more efficient and in many cases more sustainable than raising animals or growing crops. But if we want to ...

Sourdough starter, a fermented mix of flour and water, is a staple for bakers. It's also a rich experimental testing ground ...

Scientists are exploring a radical transformation for tobacco, shifting its purpose from cigarette production to sustainable ...

A recent comprehensive review explores the transformative potential of microbial hydrogen production, turning waste into a sustainable energy resource. The study highlights the process of converting ...

It is well known that upstream bioprocessing is sensitive and prone to errors. As a result, an increasing number of new processes are being developed to produce biopharmaceuticals, enzymes, or ...

Microbial systems offer distinct advantages in protein expression, saving costs and time, and offering well-characterized host genetics and ease of scale-up. 2 However, challenges remain in process ...

Belgium-based precision fermentation company Those Vegan Cowboys has closed a €6.25 million funding round to accelerate the development of its animal-free ...

Humans have used fermentation to produce wine, bread, and other related products for centuries. An article published in Microorganisms describes fermentation as the conversion of sugars or ...

Vijay Jagassar describes the cocoa produced at his Trinidad estate as “dark, woody, [with a] very strong chocolate flavor and minor floral notes.” In 2021, this intricate combination propelled his ...