Wednesday, 30 October 2019

Fermentation kits to dazzle your taste buds

At-home fermentation.
At-home fermentation. (Chuttersnap via Unsplash/)

Fermentation—a process in which carbohydrates are converted into alcohol or acid—is what makes delicious things like wine, beer, yogurt, kimchi, and other pickled foods. It’s a natural process that results in foods rich in probiotic bacteria, which is great for your gut microbiome. Here are three fermentation kits for people who like to DIY.

It’s made with BPA-free plastic.
It’s made with BPA-free plastic. (Amazon/)

Fermentation has never been easier with this kit, which also features a bonus oxygen extractor to use during the later stages of ferment. It takes the guesswork out of how to ferment your favorite vegetables and comes with four wide mouth lids, four fermenting caps, and four storage caps, plus one flip cap, a coarse filter, a fine filter, one handle, and the oxygen extractor.

For bigger harvests or big batches of kimchi or sauerkraut.
For bigger harvests or big batches of kimchi or sauerkraut. (Amazon/)

These handy one-gallon airlock tight lids will keep your ferments mold-free, plus an integrated date setter will help you keep track of when the ferment is almost complete. This kit also features a unique pie weight system to keep your veggies continuously submerged below the brine. It comes with a recipe book, too. Just make sure to get your own jars; this kit is compatible with brands like Paksh Novelty, Pakkon, Arkansas Glass, and more.

Everything you need to ferment food—just BYO Mason jars.
Everything you need to ferment food—just BYO Mason jars. (Amazon/)

This kit features four fermentation weights, four fermenting lids, a mold-free guaranteed pump, six jar labels, and an instruction and recipe book. It pairs perfectly with all wide-mouth Mason jars, and is made out of lead-free, food-grade glass and BPA-free plastic. It's a great price and makes for a beautiful gift.

For those who just can’t wait for a pickle.
For those who just can’t wait for a pickle. (Amazon/)

This incredibly simple pickle kit is the perfect introduction to the fermentation process. It includes a pickle jar, directions, and a seasoning mix to let you make garlic dill pickles in just 10 minutes. If you’re out of cucumbers, you can use other vegetables, like carrots, green beans, or summer squash.



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