Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) represent a versatile class of non-sporing, Gram-positive microorganisms with a long history of safe use in food fermentations and as probiotics. Their intrinsic ability to ...

The mechanism by which lactic acid bacteria, frequently found in fermented foods, activates the immune system has been established in a recent study. A group of bacteria frequently involved in the ...

Veganism is a way of living that aims to minimize the use and consumption of animal products in everyday life, especially in terms of diet (1). People who follow a vegan diet avoid eating animal ...

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 ...

Made from the bacterial fermentation of sugar, lactic acid appears as an additive in vegan foods ranging from sourdough bread to soy sauce. This bacteria gives food its signature sour taste and acts ...

Lactic acid is often vegan, but this is not always the case, as its sources include dairy products and meat. It occurs naturally in some foods, but manufacturers may add it to certain foods to extend ...