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What does it mean that a food is fermented?

Fermentation is a transformation process carried out by microorganisms. Yoghurt, kefir, pickled vegetables, sourdough products and certain cheeses are made in different ways, so they cannot be treated as a single category.

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HealthEd — Fermented foods

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Last editorial review
2026-07-14

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