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| Author: | jayendra [ Apr 28th, '13, 08:25 ] |
| Post subject: | Fermenting Produce |
Does anyone ferment food here? As opposed to canning or pickling, fermenting is the process of combining raw food smashed up with salt brine and letting the bacteria do its thing. Its super good for you with gut flora and general health. I made this batch this morning: Jalapeno's, Habenero's, Capsicums, Leeks, Onions, Eggplant, Garlic - herbs (parsley, oregano, thyme, perennial basil)  
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| Author: | earthbound [ Apr 28th, '13, 10:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fermenting Produce |
Interesting stuff Jay... I have meant to do some, but been a bit slack.. Bought the "Permaculture Book of Ferment and Human Nutrition" a long time ago and read many bits of it, just never got around to doing much. |
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| Author: | jayendra [ Apr 28th, '13, 15:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fermenting Produce |
Yeah my wife really preaches it  Its easier than bottling and pickling with heat and pressure etc. All you do is squish it with some salt and its own juices. this is an interesting quote Quote: The proliferation of lactobacilli in fermented vegetables enhances their digestibility and increases vitamin levels. These beneficial organisms produce numerous helpful enzymes as well as antibiotic and anti carcinogenic substances. Their main by-product, lactic acid, not only keeps vegetables and fruits in a state of perfect preservation but also promotes the growth of healthy flora throughout the intestine.
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| Author: | Kachok [ Apr 28th, '13, 15:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fermenting Produce |
Some friends of mine make fermented turnip greens with hot peppers REALLY good stuff. |
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| Author: | nih [ Apr 28th, '13, 22:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fermenting Produce |
Basically the same as sauerkraut i guess? |
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| Author: | Fishbits [ Apr 28th, '13, 23:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fermenting Produce |
Interesting. Doesn't seem to be too much of a stretch from making kefir. Between that and veggies I'm just going to be soooo dang healthy I won't be able to stand myself... Or at least be a digesting machine.
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