10 Interesting Fact About Fermented Foods

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• Fermentation is a natural process in which bacteria, yeast, and fungus convert food ingredients into a form that is more easily digested and richer in nutrition.
• Fermentation has been used for thousands of years to make food and drinks such as cheese, yogurt, kimchi, and tempeh.
• Fermentation can also increase food resistance, so food can last longer without the need for chemical preservatives.
• Fermentation can increase the taste and aroma of food. For example, fermentation gives a distinctive aroma and taste cheese.
• Fermentation can also increase the content of vitamins and minerals in food. For example, fermentation makes vitamin B complex more easily digested.
• Fermentation can increase the content of probiotics in food, which is beneficial for digestive health.
• Fermentation can reduce the sugar content in food. For example, fermentation makes yogurt lower sugar compared to milk.
• Fermentation can reduce gluten content in food. For example, fermentation makes bread more easily digested for people who intolerant gluten.
• Fermentation can increase the content of enzymes in food, which helps in digestion.
• Fermentation can help maintain biodiversity in the environment, by promoting the growth of bacteria and fungi that are good for the soil and water.