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8 kid-friendly fermentations to make this summer

Engage kids this summer with eight fun and safe DIY fermentations from homemade yogurt and fizzy fruit drinks to sweet

Ferments

Crisp lacto-fermented carrots with fresh ginger

Crisp lacto-fermented carrot sticks with fresh ginger, made in a simple 3% salt brine. Bright, tangy and gently warming, they are perfect for snacking, lunchboxes, grain bowls, sandwiches and summer plates....

Using koji to mimic dry-aging in meats

Koji offers a quick, flavorful way to mimic dry-aging in...

Garlic pickle with fenugreek & black gram

A slow-soaked garlic pickle with fenugreek, black gram, and tangy...

Tangy fermented red onion slices

These fermented red onions are crisp, vivid and gently tangy,...

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Gut-health hype meets whole fermented foods

Gut-health hype meets whole fermented foods

Whole fermented foods differ from processed probiotics, crucial for gut health. Understanding these differences helps in making informed dietary choices.
Fermentation is back on the food trend map for 2026

Fermentation is back on the food trend map for 2026

Fermentation merges tradition and innovation, shaping 2026 food trends with precision and sustainability.
Koji cocoa: UK startup Fermtech raises £2.5M for cocoa alternative

Koji cocoa: UK startup Fermtech raises £2.5M for cocoa alternative

Fermtech secured £2.5 million to scale koji cocoa a fermentation-based ingredient from cocoa husks that cuts costs, slashes emissions and reduces waste
Beauty is borrowing from biotechnology

Beauty is borrowing from biotechnology

The beauty industry is undergoing a transformative shift as biotechnology—specifically techniques like fermentation—replaces traditional, resource-intensive ingredient extraction. This evolution allows brands to produce high-quality, scalable ingredients that meet both consumer demand for efficacy and the urgent need for sustainable, environmentally responsible skincare solutions.

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Could fermentation make vegan food taste better?

Could fermentation make vegan food taste better?

Fermentation in vegan foods boosts flavor and texture, making them more appealing and sustainable

Recipes

No-Churn Greek Yoghurt Ice Cream with Honey and Figs

A no-churn Greek yoghurt ice cream with honey and ripe...

Andalusian Tomato & Bread Soup with a Fermented Onion Finish

A chilled Andalusian tomato and bread soup made with ripe...

Summer halloumi plate with fermented red onions

A colourful summer plate of golden grilled halloumi, fermented red...

Balkan-inspired tarator with yoghurt, cucumber and herbs

A refreshing cold yoghurt, cucumber and dill soup inspired by...

Potato salad with green beans & mustard yoghurt

A bright summer potato salad made with tender new potatoes,...

Coconut yoghurt flatbread dip with fermented radishes

Creamy coconut milk yoghurt pairs beautifully with sharp fermented radishes...

Coconut yoghurt marinade for chicken or tofu

Coconut milk yoghurt makes a creamy, gently tangy marinade for...