From soaking to resting, dosa batter needs the right fermentation time to turn light, airy and slightly tangy. Here's how many hours you should ferment it and how to know when it's ready.

One of the oldest food preparation techniques known to man is back. At a recent Science on Tap event at National Mechanics restaurant in Philadelphia, scientists and interested participants gathered ...

Homemade Sauerkraut is delicious and easy to make. It is rich in probiotics and vitamins and made with two simple ingredients – cabbage and salt. Sauerkraut is slightly acidic and thus sour and is ...

The length of fermentation time greatly depends on the ambient temperature. In warmer climates, the batter ferments faster, typically within 6 to 8 hours, while in colder environments, it might ...

Have you ever eaten a sour pickle at a deli? If you have, you likely recall the lip-puckering combination of salt, sweet, sour, and acid. Mouthwatering to some people and unpalatable to others, the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Fermenting corn starch to generate ethanol for fuel is a complex biochemical process that requires the monitoring of numerous parameters to ensure optimal production. Measuring these parameters using ...

Lovers of fermented foods rejoice: the first Somerville Fermentation Festival will take place Sept. 7, celebrating everything from kimchi to kombucha and sourdough to sauerkraut. The festival will be ...