Want better kimchi? Make it like the ancients did

Fermented foods like kimchi have been an integral part of Korean cuisine for thousands of years. Since ancient times, Korean chefs have used onggi—traditional handmade clay jars—to ferment kimchi. Today, most kimchi is ...

Video: How kimchi gets its kick

Kimchi, the fermented cabbage dish beloved in Korea and around the world, has a signature pungent, sour tang.

Vegan and traditional kimchi have same microbes, study finds

Good news, vegans: A new study finds that kimchi made without fish products has the same type of bacteria as more traditionally made kimchi. That finding suggests that any "probiotic" benefits associated with traditional ...

Kimchi-based preservative used in cosmetics is not so natural

Some consumer groups concerned about the safety of synthetic preservatives such as parabens have pushed for natural alternatives. Industry has responded with a slew of options, including preservatives from kimchi, a popular ...