Since long before the rest of the world caught on to their appeal, tangy, pickled ingredients have been a staple in many of ...

George Chen, chef and owner of San Francisco’s China Live, blends a salt-forward Japanese soy sauce, a sweeter Chinese ...

For others, it involves a time- and labor-intensive process of koji-led fermentation that turns soybeans and other ingredients into liquid gold. And as these chefs show, the results can become a ...

Moon megawatts and cosmic miso: Scientists build solar panels from moon glass and ferment miso paste in space.

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station successfully fermented miso, a Japanese staple, marking the first ...

Traditionally, soybeans are soaked in water and steamed before being mixed with roasted and crushed wheat. This base is inoculated with Aspergillus oryzae, a mold that helps break down starch and ...

If you've ever looked into the living conditions of astronauts in space, you probably know they make do with spartan ...

Gluten can trigger digestive issues in people with celiac disease, wheat allergies, or gluten sensitivities. Some foods are ...

Japanese seasoning Miso is healthy for the heart as it helps lower blood pressure, improves cholesterol levels, and more.

Scientists announced on Wednesday (April 2) that they successfully fermented miso aboard the International Space Station, marking the first deliberate food fermentation in space that may open up ...

Every region in Japan has its own special recipe. It is traditionally made of soaked soybeans, water, salt and koji (a type of mold), and traditionally takes about six months to develop its ...