Definition of fermented foods. What counts as a fermented food? History of fermented foods, different fermented food categories, overview of health benefits.

Definition & History of Fermentation
Dr. Hutkins is the Khem Shahani Distinguished Professor of Food Science, Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Nebraska where he runs the Hutkins lab which studies bacteria important in human health and in fermented foods. Dr. Hutkins also serves on the Board of Directors of the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP).