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Sugar and Fermentation: A Necessary Partnership
Sugar is an essential ingredient for most fermentation processes. While it might be tempting to avoid it altogether, sugar plays a critical role in converting sugars into the desired products. Fueling Flavor and Fizz: Take alcoholic beverages like beer, wine,…
Kefir grains – does size matter?
Though the size of kefir grains isn’t the main thing driving fermentation, when things go wrong, we often wonder if their size might be a factor causing issues. Let’s take a simple look at whether the size of these grains…
A guide to selecting the right tea for kombucha fermentation
Brewing kombucha involves more than a simple mix of tea and sugar. Selecting the appropriate tea for brewing kombucha is a critical and crucial decision in the fermentation process. Neglecting this step is not an option, as it plays a…
Simple spelt sourdough bread recipe
Sourdough bread has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique flavour and potential health benefits. Contrary to its name, sourdough is not always sour but can exhibit a mild tanginess depending on the care given to the starter…
How to clean with kombucha?
Discover the benefits of cleaning with kombucha. Learn how its high acidity and natural ingredients make it an effective and eco-friendly alternative to commercial cleaning products. Find out the best essential oils to add for extra scent and cleaning power.…
WINTER FERMENTATION OF KOMBUCHA
Fermenting kombucha in the winter can present some challenges because the lower temperatures can affect the fermentation process. How does this change our kombucha fermenting and what can we do about it? Low temperatures in the environment can slow down…
I left my kefir grains in the fridge …
It happens to all of us, leaving grains in the fridge for a short or long period of time, then not knowing if the grains can be used for fermentation or not. Most common reason is going on vacation or…
How to properly care for water kefir grains
Activation – Revitalisation – Boosting – A proper way to care for water kefir grains. Regular fermentation with quality ingredients is very important to keep your water kefir grains active and healthy. But even when doing everything right some issues…
Beginner’s guide to fermenting vegetables and fruits
This beginner’s guide to fermenting vegetables and fruits may be just the thing you need if you are looking into this preserving method. To understand how this works, here are the basic principles and a guide to your first ferment.…
Tea for kombucha brewing – how to choose?
Choosing the right tea for kombucha is a very important step when you decide to ferment. It’s not something you can just ignore since it affects the final taste tremendously. Firstly, you should use real tea leaves that are derived…
What is optimal pH value of fermented beverages?
The pH value is one of the most significant measurements used to indicate the progress of the fermentation process. It detects the presence of specific chemical factors that affect growth, metabolism, and final product. The pH scale is a measurement…
Vegan kefir – a dairy-free kefir
Vegan kefir is prepared with milk kefir grains and vegan milk. The fermentation process gives the vegan milk a thicker consistency and sour taste. Would you like to try fermenting it yourself? How does dairy-free milk ferment? Lactose is a…