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Fermenters Kitchen was created in celebration of the magic and medicine of fermented foods. With a little curiosity, determination, and direction, you can tap into the world of gut-healthy foods that have been keeping families healthy for generations. You’ll find a bounty of information and tips about fermenting foods that will teach you how to make kombucha, ferment any vegetables, safely spot if your batch of fermented food has gone bad, and shop for ingredients that your family will love.
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Does Cooking Sauerkraut Kill Probiotics?
Does Cooking Sauerkraut Lose its Probiotic Benefits? Temperatures around 115°F will kill the good bacteria in sauerkraut. If your goal is to reap the benefits of gut-healthy probiotics, it is best to add sauerkraut, kimchi, or miso to a dish at the end of cooking. Or simply top meals or stir into soups or sauces…
Can Dogs Eat Sauerkraut
Can Dogs Eat Sauerkraut? Yes. Dogs benefit from eating sauerkraut and other fermented vegetables. Fermented vegetables are full of gut-healthy bacteria that aids in digestion and a more balanced gut. Make sure you are only feeding your dog real fermented sauerkraut. Sauerkraut from a can or jar that is preserved in vinegar is void of…
The Best Brand Pickles With Probiotics
The best brands of pickles with probiotics are raw and naturally fermented kinds. When buying pickles for their probiotic benefits pick brands that have no vinegar and no sugar added. Bubbies, Olive My Pickle, and Kreugermann Pickles are some of my absolute favorite brand pickles. You can find them at the grocery store and others…
Why Sauerkraut Turned Brown On Top (and what to do about it)
Why did the top of my sauerkraut turn brown? On occasion, someone finds that the top layer of their sauerkraut has turned brown. This can be due to a few issues: 1) the cabbage has been exposed to air 2) the brine levels have dropped 3) poorly cleaned jars 4) natural discoloration of some ingredients.…
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How To Ferment Vegetables (the Ultimate Guide)
An Easy Guide to Fermenting Vegetables At Home Ready to start fermenting vegetables? Follow this quick step-by-step guide on how to ferment vegetables at home. Almost any vegetable can be fermented, and it’s an easy and cheap way to provide good nutrition for your family year-round! Ferment one vegetable or combine a few different veggies…
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Avoid Bottles Exploding During Fermentation (Safety Tips & More)
How to Prevent Bottles from Exploding During 2nd Fermentation There are four main causes of bottles exploding during fermentation, pressure build-up from over carbonation, using wrong bottles, too much sugar, and warm temperatures. Learn how to prevent bottles from exploding during the fermentation of your favorite drinks. Making kombucha, beer, root beer, or any other…
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