Why Choose Fermentastic?Fermented foods have been part of human culture for thousands of years — and for good reason. When I taste a spoonful of our Kimchi-Kraut straight from the jar, I feel it working. That warm, alive feeling in your gut is real. Our products are handcrafted in small batches, using vegetables grown on our farm or sourced from trusted local growers. No GMOs. No pasteurisation. No compromise.

  • Raw & Unpasteurized

    All our ferments are alive with natural probiotics

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  • Gut Health First

    Support your digestive system with every bite

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  • No Preservatives

    Pure ingredients, nothing artificial, ever

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  • Handcrafted in Small Batches

    Made with care and attention to quality

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Frequently Asked Questions - Troubleshooting

Everything you need to know about storing and troubleshooting your ferments

  • When stored properly in the refrigerator, fermented vegetables can last 4-6 months or even longer. Keep them submerged in brine and use clean utensils to maintain freshness.

  • If you see mold (fuzzy growth), discard the entire batch. To prevent mold, ensure vegetables stay submerged under the brine and use proper fermentation weights. A little white yeast on the surface is normal and can be skimmed off.

  • Soft vegetables usually result from fermenting at too high a temperature or for too long. Keep ferments at 18-22°C and taste regularly. Adding tannins from grape leaves or oak leaves can help maintain crispness.

  • Yes! Bubbling is a sign of active fermentation. A tangy, sour smell is normal. However, if it smells rotten or putrid, something has gone wrong and the batch should be discarded.

  • Yes! Leftover brine from a successful ferment can be used as a starter for your next batch, speeding up fermentation. You can also drink it as a probiotic tonic or use it in salad dressings.

About Fermentastic

Crafting artisanal fermented foods for gut health and wellness

Our Story

I still remember the first time I opened a jar of my own sauerkraut — that sharp, tangy smell that hits you before you even taste it. It smells alive. Because it is. I'm Tina, a farmer and fermenter from a small plot just outside Bela-Bela, Limpopo. I started fermenting because I believed food should heal, not harm. Every jar I make is raw, unpasteurised, and bursting with live cultures — the kind your gut has been craving. No shortcuts. No heat treatment. Just vegetables, salt, time, and a whole lot of love.

Why Fermentastic?

Gut Health

Our raw, unpasteurized ferments are packed with live probiotics that support digestive health and boost your immune system naturally.

Natural Probiotics

Every jar contains billions of beneficial bacteria, cultivated through traditional fermentation methods without any artificial additives.

Time-Honored Craft

We honor ancient fermentation traditions, allowing our foods to develop complex flavors and maximum nutritional benefits over time.

Meet the Maker

Hi, I'm Tina van der Walt — farmer, fermenter, and firm believer that real food is the best medicine. I live and work on a small farm in Limpopo, where I grow most of the vegetables that go into our ferments. When I'm not elbow-deep in a crock of sauerkraut, you'll find me in the garlic fields, feeding the animals, or experimenting with new fermentation recipes. Fermentastic was born from a simple idea: that gut health starts with what you eat, and what you eat should be real, raw, and alive.

Fermentation Calculators

Perfect your ferments with our easy-to-use calculators

Salt Calculator

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Tip: For most vegetables, 2-2.5% salt is ideal. Softer vegetables may need less salt (1.5-2%), while harder vegetables can handle up to 3%.

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Tip: A 3% brine is perfect for most ferments. Use 2-2.5% for delicate vegetables and up to 5% for pickles that need extra crunch.

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Tip: Warmer temperatures speed up fermentation. Always taste your ferment to find your perfect flavor profile!