Are Lactic Ferments Vegan? A Deep Dive into Probiotic Foods
                                
                                
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                                A common misconception about lactic acid, named from the Latin word for milk, is that it is always derived from dairy. However, the bacteria responsible for lactic ferments are themselves vegan and can ferment sugars from a variety of plant sources.