List of fermented foods

This is a list of fermented foods, which are foods produced or preserved by the action of microorganisms.

In this context, fermentation typically refers to the fermentation of sugar to alcohol using yeast, but other fermentation processes involve the use of bacteria such as lactobacillus, including the making of foods such as yogurt and sauerkraut.

Many pickled or soured foods are fermented as part of the pickling or souring process, but many are simply processed with brine, vinegar, or another acid such as lemon juice.

Most cheeses are fermented as part of their production.

Although many fermented drinks are alcoholic beverages, not all fermented drinks are alcoholic.