The basic fermented foods definition is foods or beverages produced through controlled microbial growth and the conversion of food components through enzymatic action.
Fermenting veggies has enjoyed a recent resurgence in popularity. According to Yelp, an online directory, searches for “pickle flavored food” were up 55 percent in 2023.
Through fermentation, bacteria and yeast break down the sugars in vegetables. This process, lacto-fermentation, produces lactic acid, which acts as a natural preservative.