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Fermented & Cultured Foods: (FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions

When it comes to frequently asked questions about the process of fermenting food, there are no “one-size-fits-all” answers, as each person has a unique situation. My goal with this FAQ page is to address some of the most common questions that new fermenters have when they are just getting started.

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Avoid Bottles Exploding During Fermentation

How to Prevent Bottles from Exploding During 2nd Fermentation There are four main causes of bottles exploding during fermentation, pressure…
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Find Kimchi in Grocery Store and Online

Where is Kimchi in a Grocery Store? Are you walking through the grocery store asking yourself “Which aisle is the…
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How To Tell If Garlic Is Bad

There are a couple of ways to determine if garlic is has gone bad. First, you should touch it to…
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Make Sauerkraut Less Sour

How To Make Sauerkraut Less Sour? It happens. With all the best intentions in the world, you find a batch…
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Can You Freeze Sauerkraut?

Yes, you can freeze sauerkraut. Sauerkraut will retain its flavor more readily if you are freezing FRESH sauerkraut. Read on…
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How To Tell If Fermented Food Has Gone Bad

When you are new to fermenting foods the first time you see the fermentation process it can look a little…
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Miso Paste Substitute

What’s the best Miso Paste Substitute? Miso paste is a must-have in my kitchen. This Japanese condiment is worth its…
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Where To Buy Miso Paste

Wondering where Miso Paste is kept in the Grocery Store? With miso pastes newfound popularity, many are left asking the…
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10 Delightful Ways To Eat Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut is a great condiment that is easy to incorporate into any classic recipe for a kick of flavor that…
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Best Fermentation Crock [Buyers Guide]

If you do any fermenting at all, a high-quality fermentation crock will do a lot to make the job go…
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Is Sauerkraut Keto Friendly?

Sauerkraut is a Keto-Friendly side dish.
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Fermentation Weights: How to Weigh Down Fermented Vegetables

Don’t you hate it when you’ve waited patiently for a batch of fermented vegetables to be ready to eat, and…
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What are those Black Spots on my Tempeh?

Tempeh is a fermented soybean product found in abundance in the diets of vegetarians and vegans. It is a good…
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Kefir VS. Buttermilk

Kefir Vs. Buttermilk Both milk kefir and buttermilk are probiotic-rich drinks full of gut-healthy bacteria. The main difference between kefir…
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How To Keep Fermented Hot Sauce From Separating

Keep Fermented Hot Sauce From Separating: A Simple Guide

How To Keep Fermented Hot Sauce From Separating Nobody likes to reach for their favorite bottle of fermented hot sauce…
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Freezing Kefir Grains (without ruining it) – Everything you must know

How To Safely Freeze Kefir Grains For Later Use Creamy and tangy, kefir is one of life’s little pleasures. Whether…
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Why Sauerkraut Gets Too Salty & How to Fix It

4 Tips for Fixing Salty Sauerkraut & Making Sure it Doesn’t Happen Again Let’s face it, there is an endless…
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Tannins sources for Crunchy Fermented Pickles

11 Natural Sources of Tannins for Crunchy Fermented Pickles

Grape leaves are full of tannins, which help make pickles crunchy. But sometimes it can be hard to get your…
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Does Kombucha Expire

Does Kombucha Expire?

Kombucha is all the rage right now. Whether you make it yourself or buy it at the store, you might…
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Does Store Bought Sauerkraut Have Probiotics?

The best store-bought sauerkraut with probiotics is found in the refrigerated section. The label will say ‘raw’, ‘live’, or ‘probiotic’…
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Is Kombucha Keto Friendly?

  Two of the hottest health trends right now are the Keto Diet and Kombucha Tea. The keto diet is…
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What is a good substitute for salted shrimp?

Best Substitutes for Salted Shrimp in Kimchi Recipe If you have made kimchi before, then you know there are literally…
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Clever Uses For Leftover SCOBY

11 Incredibly Clever Uses for Leftover SCOBY (and a few bonus tips on how NOT to use SCOBY) If you…
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Can Kombucha Cure a Hangover?

Can Kombucha Cure the Dreaded Hangover? It’s Sunday morning, and you wake up with a queasy stomach, dry mouth and…
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Why Fermented Garlic Turns Blue

Why has my Fermented Garlic turned blue? It is quite a surprise when a batch of fermented garlic turns blue.…
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What are the health benefits of Kombucha Tea?

Kombucha is a living probiotic tea that helps detoxify the body, energize the mind, and is packed with beneficial bacteria.…
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How to remove beet juice stains from clothing

How To Remove Beet Juice Stains?

How to remove beet juice stains from fabric? Hands up if you’ve ever managed to spill a little bit of…
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What’s the Difference Between Fermenting and Rotting?

Ever wonder what is the difference is between fermenting and rotting food? Short Answer: Rotting is an uncontrolled act of…
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Hello! I’m Katie, mom, hobby fermenter, gardener, canner, and boundless experimenter. Here at Fermenters Kitchen, our team of enthusiast aims to encourage readers to embark on a fermentation journey with us, one bubbly jar at a time.

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