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The Proliferation of Probiotics

Amy M Quinton — November 19, 2024 - 9:28am

Are all the products on store shelves that claim to be probiotic or prebiotic really good for you? A UC 海角原创 microbiologist separates hype from health.

The Gut Health Benefits of Sauerkraut

Amy M Quinton — April 14, 2025 - 9:00am

A new UC 海角原创 study suggests that sauerkraut could help protect your gut, an essential part of overall health.

Should There Be More Microbes on Your Plate?

Amy M Quinton — May 18, 2022 - 9:19am

Friendly microbes from raw and fermented foods have not been measured as part of our diets - until now. UC 海角原创 researchers find Americans are increasing their intake of friendly microbes, which are good for gut health and can promote a healthy immune system.

Researchers Find Hybrid Metabolism in Fermented Food Microbe

Amy M Quinton — February 14, 2022 - 9:00am

Researchers at UC 海角原创 and Rice University have discovered that lactic acid bacteria uses a hybrid metabolism, combining respiration with fermentation. The discovery could lead to healthier, tastier fermented foods.

UC 海角原创 Wants Samples of Your Fermented Foods for Science

Amy M Quinton — October 07, 2020 - 11:00am

It鈥檚 not always easy to find silver linings during the COVID-19 pandemic, but here鈥檚 one that food scientists at the University of California, 海角原创, have discovered: More people are exploring the ancient art of fermented foods.

鈥淢y mom made her first batch of sauerkraut this summer,鈥� said Maria Marco, a microbiologist and food science professor with the UC 海角原创 College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. 鈥淲ith so many of us sheltering-in-place, fermented foods are more popular than ever.鈥�