Bacteria: all shapes, all colors
In the last article we talked about the two different types of cells that make up all living things and the variety of sizes we find in the microworld. In this article, however, we discuss only bacteria, and find out how to differentiate them, by shape and color. Differences among bacteria: a […]
Microorganisms: let’s learn about them (and recognize them)
Tiny little ones, but very different. We can hardly ever see them with the naked eye, so we tend to group them under the term “microorganisms.” Yet within this category lurks an impressive variety of extremely diverse little beings that have very little in common. Sometimes just the size. With the previous […]
Probiotics and health benefits: a journey through the scientific literature
What role do probiotics play in curing or preventing disease? Is their action exclusively at the intestinal level? Let’s find out together with this article what are the scientifically studied effects of probiotics on human health!
Father Ferment, the alternative to brewer’s yeast. Let’s find out together what it is and what it looks like
Using milk enzymes in the production of baked goods has a twofold function: it makes it possible to completely replace brewer’s yeast and at the same time obtain baked goods with the typical “old-fashioned bread” flavor. Learn about Father Ferment, and what are the benefits of using it!
Probiotics: what lies behind this name?
Probiotics: what is behind this name? Even today the word probiotic is hot, so much so that it has raised several fusses concerning its meaning.