Fermented Foods and Probiotics
Probiotics, cultured foods, and prebiotics
A yogurt maker is a must have if you make yogurt very often. The yogurt maker will ensure the correct temperature during the milk’s fermentation. This is critical for a good end result, with a great taste and a lot of probiotics. If you are into fermenting milk to make your own probiotic foods, or … Read more
If you want to speed up the fermentation of any fruit based fermented drink, you need yeast. The wine yeast is the one that is recommended for ACV. Do not try to substitute with other types of yeast, you will obtain a different vinegar, with a specific taste. EC-1118 contains Saccharomyces cerevisiae, it used to be … Read more
This is a 2.5 gallon glass jar, with a handle and lid. The jar is perfect for making vinegar, and the price is decent. Don’t expect the lid to be airtight though, because it isn’t, and the handle is not meant to be used when the jar is full. It can only be used when … Read more
These bottles are gorgeous, the have a beautiful color, cobalt-blue, and they hold 32 oz. I love the fact that they are larger, and they are very thick. You can virtually brew anything in them from beer to water kefir soda, and kombucha. The flip top stopper ensures an airtight seal every time, so you … Read more
Organic whole cane sugar, unrefined. It was not touched by chemicals, and it contains the molasses in their entirety. It is the perfect sweetener, not as strong tasting as pure molasses, but still retaining the nutrients.
These jars have 1 quart volume, with a wide mouth. The wide mouth is particularly useful because it makes the jars easy to work with. You can use it for a variety of fermentation projects, like making yogurt, making kefir, (water and milk kefir), pickles, both sour pickles and vinegar based pickles. The lids have … Read more
Keysands Water Kefir Grains are among the best sellers. Their tibicos, (water kefir), are dehydrated to keep them in an inert state until they get to you. They are easier to ship, this way and the culture viability is better. All you have to do when you receive them is to rehydrate them. Admittedly, it … Read more
Yogourmet freeze dried yogurt starter is one of the best starters on the market. It is great for making SCD yogurt, and it can be used with both cow’s or goat’s milk and vegetal milk. For vegans, and for lactose intolerant, note that the product contains milk powder, though the milk powder is in a … Read more
This yogurt maker is an inexpensive device, that will maintain your yogurt batch at the proper temperature, ensuring a proper fermentation. The unit is a basic one, but really, if you want to save money, this is all you need for making your Greek yogurt. The unit includes the heating base, a lid to cover … Read more
Make your own kefir. By fermenting the milk, you obtain a delicious drink, very nutritious, and easy to digest. In the process, even commercial milk will get back some of the lost enzymes through pasteurization. You will get two tablespoons of fresh kefir grains, so you can start making kefir, and growing your own mushroom. … Read more