The Fermentastic Blog

Kombucha 101: Everything You Need to Know

Kombucha 101: Everything You Need to Know

New to kombucha? Here's everything you need to know — from what it is and how it's made, to why your gut will thank you for it.

Kombucha 101: Everything You Need to Know

New to kombucha? Here's everything you need to know — from what it is and how it's made, to why your gut will thank you for it.

The Secret to Traditional Fermentation: Why We Hand-Massage Every Batch

The Secret to Traditional Fermentation: Why We ...

There's a reason we do things the old-fashioned way. Hand-massaging vegetables isn't just tradition — it's the secret to a truly alive, flavourful ferment.

The Secret to Traditional Fermentation: Why We ...

There's a reason we do things the old-fashioned way. Hand-massaging vegetables isn't just tradition — it's the secret to a truly alive, flavourful ferment.

Hands massaging shredded cabbage with salt to make sauerkraut at home

How to Make Simple Sauerkraut at Home

Making sauerkraut at home takes just two ingredients and no special equipment. Follow this simple step-by-step guide to ferment your first batch.

How to Make Simple Sauerkraut at Home

Making sauerkraut at home takes just two ingredients and no special equipment. Follow this simple step-by-step guide to ferment your first batch.

Fermentation vs. Pickling: What's the Difference?

Fermentation vs. Pickling: What's the Difference?

Fermentation and pickling look similar but are fundamentally different. Only one delivers real probiotic benefit. Here's how to tell them apart.

Fermentation vs. Pickling: What's the Difference?

Fermentation and pickling look similar but are fundamentally different. Only one delivers real probiotic benefit. Here's how to tell them apart.

Where to Buy Sauerkraut in South Africa (What to Look For)

Where to Buy Sauerkraut in South Africa (What t...

Not all sauerkraut is created equal. Here's how to find real, raw, unpasteurized sauerkraut in South Africa — and why it matters for your gut health.

Where to Buy Sauerkraut in South Africa (What t...

Not all sauerkraut is created equal. Here's how to find real, raw, unpasteurized sauerkraut in South Africa — and why it matters for your gut health.

The Cleanliness Paradox: Why Being Too Clean Might Be Making You Sick

The Cleanliness Paradox: Why Being Too Clean Mi...

We were raised to fear germs. But science — and our own childhoods — tell a more complicated story. Here's why not all bacteria are the enemy.

The Cleanliness Paradox: Why Being Too Clean Mi...

We were raised to fear germs. But science — and our own childhoods — tell a more complicated story. Here's why not all bacteria are the enemy.