If you have a little countertop space and a few glass jars, you can make nutrient rich superfoods inexpensively, even in winter! Hosts discuss the health benefi
Fermented food or food fermentation is a food processing technology that harnesses the growth and metabolic activity of microorganisms for the stability and transformation of food.
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Ready for Natural Fermentation 101? We consulted Kathryn Lukas, the founder of Farmhouse Culture, a small organic sauerkraut company in northern California, to share the tricks of the trade for making sauerkraut at home. Let s start with a little of the science: Letting the cabbage ferment at room temperature invites beneficial bacteria to grow. These microorganisms feed on sugars in the vegetables and raise levels of lactic acid, giving fermented foods their tang while also preserving them. Here s how to get sauerkraut just right. Get the Gear
For avid picklers and sauerkraut makers, a fermenting crock a clay vessel with an airtight lid is a good investment. But for smaller batches, wire-bale glass jars the ones with toggle clasps and rubber gaskets