NUS scientists develop kombu fermentation process that boosts nutrient absorption, probiotics and flavour, opening new opportunities for functional seaweed foods and beverages.

Kombu (Saccharina japonica) is a brown seaweed extensively cultivated and consumed in Japan, Korea and China. Despite its nutritional value, its strong fishy and grassy odor can deter some consumers.

From the old Noma that catapulted to the top of the World’s 50 Best list, to the new Noma that opened earlier this year, the exploration of fermenting foods has remained integral to what the ...

Brief description of project: This past Fall 2016, Principles of Fermentation, CHM/CPD/MBI 436A (three credits), was offered for the first time. It was team taught by Luis Actis (MBI), Jason Berberich ...

Co-fermentation method using lactic acid bacteria and yeast unlocks nutrients in kombu, boosting probiotics and GABA, and ...

Noma chefs Rene Redzepi and David Zilber are sharing their fermentation lab secrets with the world in a new book. Speaking of fermented, we’re going across the pond to the birthplace of cheddar cheese ...