Fermentation is growing in popularity as a way to create foods and drinks with probiotic properties for healthy gut microbes and as a method of home food preservation. In this webinar, learn the fundamentals and benefits of lacto-fermentation, how to safely ferment at home, and gain confidence to get started right away! Fermentation is an easy and economical way to preserve your food with added health benefits. This webinar was originally recorded on June 17, 2020.

Timestamps:

• 0:48 Fermentation Definition
• 1:43 Foods that may be Fermented
• 2:25 Benefits of Fermentation
• 3:37 Fermentation Around the World
• 8:58 Lacto-Fermentation Definition
• 10:41 Three Methods of Culturing
• 11:39 Lactic Acid Bacteria
• 12:33 Lacto-Fermentation By-Products
• 13:41 Benefits of Lacto-Fermentation
• 15:32 Equipment for Lacto-Fermentation
• 15:50 Cleaning and Sanitizing
• 16:52 Chopping and Pounding Tools
• 17:53 Vessels and Airlocks
• 20:23 Keeping Vegetables Submerged with Weights
• 23:14 Fermentation Temperatures
• 24:22 The Role of Salt
• 25:14 Salt Concentration
• 26:07 Dry Salting versus Brining
• 27:40 Type of Salt to Use
• 28:24 Type of Water to Use
• 29:10 How to Prevent Mold
• 30:58 When to Move to Cold Storage
• 32:35 Incorporating Fermented Foods into Your Diet
• 34:24 Key Take-Aways
• 35:20 Resources
• 36:07 Questions and Answers