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  • Is Kombucha Actually Good for Gut Health

    Is Kombucha Actually Good for Gut Health

    Kombucha is real fermentation, but much of the gut health hype around it is overstated. While it can stimulate digestion for some people, it is not ideal as a daily gut health drink and often causes bloating or irritation when consumed regularly.

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  • Is Kombucha All Hype or Real? The Short Answer

    Is Kombucha All Hype or Real? The Short Answer

    Kombucha is real fermentation, but much of the gut health hype around it is overstated. While it can stimulate digestion for some people, it is not ideal as a daily gut health drink and often causes bloating or irritation when used regularly.

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  • Mold in Fermentation: How to Spot It, Fix It, and Prevent It for Good

    Mold in Fermentation: How to Spot It, Fix It, and Prevent It for Good

    Every home fermenter runs into mold at some point. You crack open a jar, see fuzzy growth on top, and

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  • Why Fermented Foods Smell Sour (And When That Smell Is a Problem)

    Why Fermented Foods Smell Sour (And When That Smell Is a Problem)

    One of the fastest ways people lose confidence in fermentation is smell. A jar gets opened, a sharp sour aroma

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  • Can You Get Botulism From Fermented Foods?

    Can You Get Botulism From Fermented Foods?

    Can you get botulism from fermented foods? No. Properly fermented vegetables become acidic quickly, creating an environment where botulism toxin cannot form. This article explains why fermentation is safe and where the fear comes from.

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  • Pickling vs Fermenting: What’s the Difference?

    Pickling vs Fermenting: What’s the Difference?

    Pickling vs fermenting is one of the most confused topics in home food preservation. The words get used interchangeably, but

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