fermented
adjective
fer·ment·ed
(ˌ)fər-ˈmen-təd 
: having undergone fermentation
fermented grapes
Basic mead begins with fermented honey and water.—
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Kombucha is a fermented tea, usually made from black or green tea.
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Embry Roberts,
Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
Natto Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans.
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Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Gravity’s is crafted from its own sourdough starter, then cold-fermented for 48 hours.
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Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The lightweight formula is infused with fermented saururus, kukui oil, cacay oil, and squalane to soften, soothe, and deeply hydrate without leaving behind a greasy feel.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
This means glucose enters the bloodstream more gradually compared to non-fermented bread made with baker’s yeast, which lacks these acids.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 June 2026
Susie also points to emerging research on the gut-brain axis, which suggests that probiotics from fermented foods may influence mood and anxiety through the production of neurotransmitters and anti-inflammatory compounds.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
The process of making jang is lengthy and begins with fermented soybean blocks known as meju made in late autumn.
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Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
Ancient Chinese rituals also celebrated the cultural significance of pickling, with fermented vegetables used in ancestor worship as symbols of continuity and filial piety.
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Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Embry Roberts,
Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
Natto Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans.
—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Gravity’s is crafted from its own sourdough starter, then cold-fermented for 48 hours.
—
Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The lightweight formula is infused with fermented saururus, kukui oil, cacay oil, and squalane to soften, soothe, and deeply hydrate without leaving behind a greasy feel.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
This means glucose enters the bloodstream more gradually compared to non-fermented bread made with baker’s yeast, which lacks these acids.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 June 2026
Susie also points to emerging research on the gut-brain axis, which suggests that probiotics from fermented foods may influence mood and anxiety through the production of neurotransmitters and anti-inflammatory compounds.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
The process of making jang is lengthy and begins with fermented soybean blocks known as meju made in late autumn.
—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
Ancient Chinese rituals also celebrated the cultural significance of pickling, with fermented vegetables used in ancestor worship as symbols of continuity and filial piety.
—
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Fermented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fermented. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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