In vitro fermentation

In vitro fermentation is a laboratory method used to simulate how microorganisms, like bacteria in the gut, break down food or other substances outside the body. Scientists mix a sample of the substance with a controlled environment containing microbes and nutrients, then observe the fermentation process over time. This helps researchers understand how different foods are digested, what by-products are produced, and how diet may affect gut health, without needing to conduct experiments directly in living organisms. It’s a valuable tool for studying digestion and microbial activity in a controlled setting.