Scientists discover what really happens during sourdough fermentation

Bread has been a dietary staple for thousands of years, and sourdough is experiencing a renewed surge in popularity. Many people value it for its natural ingredients, nutritional benefits, and distinctive flavor. Yet the biological processes behind sourdough fermentation remain surprisingly complex. What exactly occurs during this fermentation, and how do wheat fibers influence the final quality of bread? These questions guided the doctoral research of Víctor González Alonso at the...