Washington, D.C.—Alfalfa is more than a protein-rich feed for livestock; it may also be an excellent source of biogas. This mixture of methane and other gases is produced when plants (or any organic ...

Found in crustacean shells, chitin is a natural polymer that has many uses once processed. Now, scientists have developed a fruit waste-based fermentation process for getting it out of those shells – ...

Whether it is miso or kimchi in Asia, wines, cheeses and sauerkraut in the West, or cauim and caxiri in South America, people all around the world consume a lot of fermented food and drink a lot of ...

Eating fermented foods can deliver more than just physical benefits — they might have a surprising effect on your mental ...