Fermentation and its benefits
Fermented foods in our daily diet have an important function—they are an easy and accessible way to obtain beneficial bacteria. You know that they are essential for maintaining the balance of the microflora in the intestines. Fermentation is a process in which certain substances (sugar, lactose, carbohydrates) placed in the right conditions are broken down by bacteria or other microorganisms. This process increases the content of valuable substances in the foods that undergo it and makes them easier for our bodies to digest and absorb.