We Finally Know Which Bacteria Give Kimchi Its Power
Kimchi is an emblem of fermented foods: The Korean dietary staple contains a rich world of microbes. Now, we have a clearer view of what creates this tiny, bustling world. Researchers at the World Institute of Kimchi (WiKim) have figured out which ingredients naturally contain the microbes in a traditional kimchi, contributing to our picture of how that delicious microscopic community takes form.