Scientists link baker’s yeast evolution to ancient human movements, suggesting we’ve been shaping microbial life far longer ...

This sugar feeds the yeast, giving it something of a turbo boost, encouraging it to produce more carbon dioxide and alcohol. This is the fermentation process. It’s the alcohol which gives bread ...

Ever wondered why bread dough rises when baking? Or why pizza dough gets puffy? It's all thanks to tiny living organisms called yeast! In this experiment, we'll see exactly how yeast works by watching ...

Microbes can brew food in space — a game-changer for astronauts. Late Monday night, a Falcon 9 rocket pierced the sky above ...

“The microbial composition of each starter is unique, contributing to the bread ... and wild yeast create prebiotics, such as inulin, and resistant starch during the fermentation process ...

Dr Federica Amati has highlighted a 'problem' with sourdough bread. The naturally leavened bread, which does not use ...

People who are sensitive to gluten claim that sourdough bread doesn't upset their stomach as much. But is this a real ...

This incredible one-ingredient buckwheat bread is completely gluten-free, yeast-free, and flourless! Discover how to ...

The accidental discovery of wild yeast fermentation eventually led to the development of sourdough, marking a significant advancement from unleavened to leavened bread. This method remained the ...

From fluffy idlis and crusty sourdough to kimchi and kombucha, fermentation has quietly powered some of the world’s most ...