A childhood Kapampangan delicacy — burong isda (fermented fish) — served as inspiration of one scientist to pursue studies on the health benefits of Filipino traditional fermented foods. Author Joshua ...

The mere mention of buro inspires either intense delight or a quickly wrinkled nose depending on who you’re talking to. It’s just one of those polarizing condiments. For those who love it, buro adds ...

BACTERIUM Limosilactobacillus fermentum colonies on agar derived from “burong isda” that is closely related to the popular Lactobacillus probiotics. Good news to those who eat “burong isda” (fermented ...

FILIPINO fermented foods have long been known to contain bacteria that offer health benefits, also known as probiotics. burong isda (traditional fermented fish) from Pampanga contains a bacterium ...