The Fermentastic Blog

Kristi eating a bowl of homemade Fermentastic kefir

My Little Jar of Liquid Gold: The Science and B...

What's really going on inside my kefir jar: the grains, the microbes, and what the science says about kefir and your gut.

My Little Jar of Liquid Gold: The Science and B...

What's really going on inside my kefir jar: the grains, the microbes, and what the science says about kefir and your gut.

"A tub of Fermentastic Kimchi-Kraut, a raw unpasteurised fermented vegetable product made in small batches in Limpopo, South Africa"

Kimchi-Kraut and Nanoplastics: What the Latest ...

I don't usually share research articles — mostly because a lot of gut health content online is either exaggerated or just trying to sell you something. But this one stopped...

Kimchi-Kraut and Nanoplastics: What the Latest ...

I don't usually share research articles — mostly because a lot of gut health content online is either exaggerated or just trying to sell you something. But this one stopped...

Kristi eating Fermentastic Curtido, a raw unpasteurised cabbage ferment with carrots and fresh oregano

Raw vs Pasteurised Sauerkraut: What’s the Diffe...

A straightforward guide to the difference between raw, unpasteurised sauerkraut and pasteurised store-bought sauerkraut.

Raw vs Pasteurised Sauerkraut: What’s the Diffe...

A straightforward guide to the difference between raw, unpasteurised sauerkraut and pasteurised store-bought sauerkraut.

A hand holding a glass jar of amber kombucha with a SCOBY culture against a green garden background.

Kombucha in South Africa: Brew Your Own Fizzy F...

Kombucha is fizzy fermented tea with a fascinating living culture behind it. Learn what a SCOBY is, how fermentation works, what to expect, and how to start brewing at home...

Kombucha in South Africa: Brew Your Own Fizzy F...

Kombucha is fizzy fermented tea with a fascinating living culture behind it. Learn what a SCOBY is, how fermentation works, what to expect, and how to start brewing at home...

Fermentastic Artisan Sourdough Starter Kit — dried starter flakes, glass jar with active bubbly starter, spatula and freshly baked sourdough bread slices

The Easy Way to Start Sourdough — No 2-Week Str...

Most people give up on sourdough starters after two frustrating weeks. Here's why dehydrated starters are a game-changer — and how to go from dried flakes to a bubbling, bake-ready...

The Easy Way to Start Sourdough — No 2-Week Str...

Most people give up on sourdough starters after two frustrating weeks. Here's why dehydrated starters are a game-changer — and how to go from dried flakes to a bubbling, bake-ready...

Kristi tasting Fermentastic Raw Fermented Chilli Sauce for the first time — mild, tangy and alive with live cultures

She Said It Wasn't That Hot… Meet Our Raw Ferm...

"I thought it was going to burn my mouth off..."That's Kristi — tasting our brand new Fermentastic Raw Fermented Chilli Sauce for the first time. She braced herself for fire......

She Said It Wasn't That Hot… Meet Our Raw Ferm...

"I thought it was going to burn my mouth off..."That's Kristi — tasting our brand new Fermentastic Raw Fermented Chilli Sauce for the first time. She braced herself for fire......