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The science of fermentation: How microbes turn food into flavour

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 19:45

Royal Institution

Royal Institution, 21, Albemarle Street, St. James's, East Marylebone, Mayfair, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, W1S 4BS, United Kingdom

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Join a science lecture at the Royal Institution as experts explain how microbes drive fermentation and flavor in everyday foods. From sourdough to yogurt, discover the biology behind fermentation, its culinary applications, and what microbial metabolism reveals about cuisine.

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