They're inside, on your kitchen counter or the bananas ... is lactic acid (plus, in some cases, ethanol and carbon dioxide). Add it all together, and you get complex, unique flavors that come ...

Bob Evans did publish a recipe for a cinnamon swirl variation of its banana ... flavor (particularly in comparison to dairy like milk or butter), due to the higher levels of lactic acid in it.

Metabolic insights of lactic acid bacteria in reducing off‐flavors and antinutrients in plant‐based fermented dairy alternatives. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety , 2025 ...

A staple of lockdown kitchens and bakeries across the world, sourdough is famed for its unique, tangy flavor. New research ... Early sourdough research revealed that over 50 types of lactic acid ...