The so-called "cyborg" bugs produce acetic acid, a chemical that can then be turned into fuel and plastic. In lab experiments, the bacteria proved much more efficient at harvesting sunlight than ...

“While not as common in sourdough as lactic acid bacteria, acetic acid bacteria are better known for their ... system because the sourdough microbiome is relatively simple to culture and use for ...

"While not as common in sourdough as lactic acid bacteria, acetic acid bacteria are better ... sourdough microbiome is ...

Apple cider vinegar emerges from a fermentation process where apples, yeast, and bacteria combine to create acetic acid. This compound stands at the center of various health claims, particularly ...

Over time, this fermented delight traveled across continents through trade routes, adapting to local flavors and ingredients. Kombucha's fermentation process is a fascinating dance of microbiology.

The bacteria produce acetic acid, which is used to make chemicals for different industries. "Microbes have always been able to do it," Dr Rhiannon Chalmers-Brown said. "We are just taking them and ...