Kimchi (김치 in Korean) is a traditional Korean side dish made from fermented and salted vegetables, scallions and different seasonings such as garlic, chilli powder, ginger, salted seafood (jeotgal). There are hundreds of kimchi varieties with the most popular probably being the napa cabbage and ...

As we explore deeper into the world of health and well-being, the interest in balanced, nutritious diets is increasing, and are key determinants to our physical health. The trends of foods we pursue have become more diverse and the types of foods we can access have increased due to globalization, ...

Korean foods are trending greatly at the moment. As the values and standards of beauty become more demanding and important nowadays, the pursuit of eternal youth is increasing dramatically. Countless people have explored diverse methods and treatments, such as using skincare products, visiting ...

Have you ever noticed how you lose your appetite when you get bad news or are going through a difficult period at work? Do you feel sick or have digestive symptoms when you are stressed? Any emotion, whether scared, enthusiastic, furious, or sad, may cause a response in your Gastrointestinal tract. ...

It's 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continues...people now have more time to sharpen their cooking skills at home. Our eating and drinking habits are always changing but who knows what trends are ahead this year, want some predictions? Then follow on for Food Trends 2021: 5 Major Ones You've Got to ...

Fermented foods are those that undergo fermentation, a food preservation process whereby microorganisms, such as yeast and bacteria, convert the sugar and starches in foods into alcohol or acids. It’s much more common than you might think, as food and drinks such as wine, cider, cultured milk, and ...

Most of the readers here may be familiar with the words “probiotics” and “prebiotics” and are also aware of the health benefits towards the well-being of the gut. However, have we really understood exactly what they are and the differences between them? There are several blogs and articles on the ...

Bottlebrush Ferments have created an artisan product which takes its name from a resilient flower, growing in Australia which they claim helps to heal the gut, detoxify the body and improve digestion with its unique form of live probiotics. There are around 100 trillion bacteria living in your ...

As a fermented drink, kombucha aims to improve gut health and its popularity is definitely growing. We had the chance recently to sample Captain Kombucha's range of products, described on their website as “a legendary, fermented drink, rich in antioxidants, with unique medicinal properties that can ...

Miso (みそ or 味噌) is a traditional Japanese and Chinese fermented ingredient that has been used for centuries. Its paste is made by fermenting soybeans with koji (fungus) and salt (sometimes other ingredients like rice, millet and barley may be added). There are many different types of Miso mainly ...