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 sauerkraut and kombucha for tasty science

Using koji to mimic dry-aging in meats

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

What Is Kahm yeast?

Kahm yeast in fermentation: harmless yet misunderstood, its presence necessitates...

How to recognise a ferment that has gone bad

Recognize spoilage in fermentation by relying on your senses: smell,...

When should you throw away a ferment?

Spot visible mould, foul odors, slimy texture or any safety...

How to store fermented foods after fermentation

Properly store fermented foods by refrigerating them, using clean utensils,...

Getting your kids involved in fermentation

Excite kids about fermentation with fun, healthy treats and hands-on...

Alternatives if you don’t have fermentation weights

Here are some creative alternatives to fermentation weights with household...

Types of sugar suitable for fermentation

Discover the impact of different sugar types on fermentation and...

What mustard seeds actually do in a ferment

Far from just a spice, mustard seeds influence fermentation dynamics...

How to ferment vegetables

This article is shaped by both traditional knowledge and modern...