Can I Ferment Food Without Using Salt?

“I’ve been fermenting foods for a while now, but recently I’ve been trying to cut down on salt due to health reasons. I’ve heard mixed things about fermenting

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Can I Ferment Dairy Products Like Yogurt And Cheese At Home?

“I’ve recently started making my own yogurt at home, Patricia, but now I’m curious about branching out and fermenting other dairy products like cheese or kefir. I have

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What’s The Ideal Temperature For Fermenting Foods?

“I recently started experimenting with fermenting foods at home, but I live in a colder area of Canada, and I’m struggling to get my ferments to turn out

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What’s The Difference Between Fermenting And Pickling?

“I’ve been growing cucumbers in my backyard for years now, and while I’ve pickled them before using vinegar, I keep hearing about fermenting and wondering what the difference

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What’s Lacto Fermentation And How Does It Work?

“I’ve been wanting to try out lacto fermentation for a while now, but I’m honestly still a bit confused about what it is and how it works exactly.

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What Are The Health Benefits Of Eating Fermented Foods?

“I’ve been hearing so much about fermented foods and have even tried some sauerkraut I made at home, which was surprisingly good! But I’m curious — what are

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What Are The Best Veggies To Ferment At Home?

“Hi there, I’m new to fermenting and very excited to get started with the veggies coming out of my garden. I’ve already got jars and supplies, but I’m

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How Long Does It Take To Ferment Vegetables?

“Hi there! I planted a small garden this spring, and I’m super excited to try fermenting some of my veggies. I’ve been reading all the blogs, but they

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How Does Fermentation Preserve Food?

“Hey there! I’ve been trying to ferment some vegetables, but I’m not really sure how the whole process works. I know fermentation is a way of preserving food,

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How Do I Keep Mold From Forming During Fermentation?

“I’ve recently started fermenting vegetables at home, but I’ve noticed that every time I try, mold forms on top of my fermenting jars. I’ve tried covering them tightly

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How Can I Tell If My Fermented Food Has Gone Bad?

“I’ve been fermenting sauerkraut at home for the past few weeks, and while it smells tangy like it should, I’ve noticed some white spots on top of the

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Do I Need Any Special Equipment To Start Fermenting Food?

“I’ve always been curious about fermenting my veggies like cabbage and carrots, but I’m worried the process might need a ton of special tools or equipment. I only

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