Here's the thing. You've probably spent years dodging cheese platters at parties and declining pizza nights with friends ...

A lump of ricotta on a white plate - Westend61/Getty Images Casual cheese aficionados: Maybe you've heard the term fresh cheese thrown around, but you're a little hazy on what it means. This is ...

New York residents and visitors can enjoy the sight of ginormous vegan cheese products on a Times Square billboard, thanks to the Korean company Armored Fresh. The faux cheese makers have boldly ...

You may have heard of lactic acid occurring in your body, so you may be curious to hear that it’s also found in certain foods. Lactic acid is a type of organic acid produced by bacteria when foods ...

While the vegan cheese category continues to face headwinds in the market, South Korea-based startup Armored Fresh is turning to its technology to address taste and price challenges, company VP Andrew ...

A new study maps how specific lactic acid bacteria can enhance both the flavor and nutritional quality of plant-based dairy alternatives. The findings may have wide-reaching perspectives for the ...

Made from the bacterial fermentation of sugar, lactic acid appears as an additive in vegan foods ranging from sourdough bread to soy sauce. This bacteria gives food its signature sour taste and acts ...

Veganism is a way of living that aims to minimize the use and consumption of animal products in everyday life, especially in terms of diet (1). People who follow a vegan diet avoid eating animal ...

Bacteria, including some bacteria in a person’s gut, make lactic acid during fermentation. Manufacturers add lactic acid to food to extend its shelf life, although in some foods, it occurs naturally.