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Open or closed lid? Role of Air in Fermentation
Fermentation is a fascinating process where tiny microbes turn sugars into delicious things like kefir, kombucha, and kimchi. But imagine a party – things can get out of hand with an uninvited guest! In fermentation, that guest can be air.…
Sustainable Eating Starts at Home: The Role of Fermentation in Eco-Friendly Living
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the environmental impact of our food choices. One often overlooked but highly effective practice in sustainable eating is fermentation. Fermentation not only offers numerous health benefits but also plays a…
Sugar and Fermentation: A Necessary Partnership
Sugar is an essential ingredient for most fermentation processes. While it might be tempting to avoid it altogether, sugar plays a critical role in converting sugars into the desired products. Fueling Flavor and Fizz: Take alcoholic beverages like beer, wine,…
Kefir grains – does size matter?
Though the size of kefir grains isn’t the main thing driving fermentation, when things go wrong, we often wonder if their size might be a factor causing issues. Let’s take a simple look at whether the size of these grains…
Ferment, Strain, Savour – Enjoying homemade Kefir Cheese!
Kefir cheese is a nutritious dairy product that is made from kefir. It offers several benefits over basic kefir, including a concentrated nutritional profile, extended shelf life, and various culinary possibilities. Benefits of Consuming Kefir Cheese Packed with Nutrients Kefir…
Troubleshooting fermentation: Tackle Mold and Kahm Yeast Issues!
Fermentation is a very rewarding activity but it has its challenges. Sometimes you may notice changes on the surface of a fermented food or drink and wonder if everything is still safe to consume or if it is necessary to…
Thriving After Vacation: Reactivating Kefir, Kombucha, and Sourdough
You are back from your vacation and your cultures have been waiting patiently for you to start fermenting again. If you followed our tips on how to make sure your milk kefir grains, water kefir grains, kombucha and sourdough starter…
The Basics of Sourdough Starter: Everything You Need to Know
A sourdough starter is a naturally fermented mixture of flour and water. It serves as a leavening agent for baked items like sourdough bread. Because of its acidic flavour and texture, sourdough bread and pastries are incredibly popular and well-liked.…
When is the ideal time of the day to drink milk kefir?
Remember that milk kefir, like other fermented foods, can be a healthy addition to your diet. It contains probiotics, which are good bacteria that help digestive health and the immune system. However, just like any other food, it is important…
Second fermentation of water kefir with rosehip tea
Second fermentation of water kefir with rosehip is a great way to add flavour to your water kefir. You can add tea to the already made water kefir, along with fruit, fruit juice and spices. Its important that all ingredients…
Ginger water kefir fermentation
Ginger water kefir fermentation is simple to prepare and gives terrific results. There are not many ingredients or complicated steps in this recipe. Just regular 2-day fermentation and a day or two of second fermentation to have this delicious drink…
Take a trip to a tropical beach with coconut kefir!
With infinite possibilities, non-dairy coconut kefir is a great alternative to dairy one whether you are avoiding dairy products or simply want to try something different. As well as the regular kefir, the one made with non dairy milk is…