Making cultured and fermented foods doesn't have to be difficult. You can learn to make cultured and fermented foods at home with our Cultures for Health team.
Whether you want to start with something simple, like water or milk kefir, or are ready to invest in a making homemade cheese or sourdough baking, we have hundreds of expert advice articles, FAQs, tutorials, and other troubleshooting tips to help you be successful.
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clear filtersHomemade cheese can be made with simple ingredients and equipment. Learn more about why you should begin making your own cheese at home.
Learn the many reasons for making cheese at home and let us help you get started with some basic cheesemaking supplies and cheese cultures.
Considering making cheese at home? Learn the basics of home cheesemaking, from ingredients to sanitization and supplies, we cover it all!
Cheese cultures can be a bit overwhelming to a new cheesemaker. This overview will help beginning cheesemakers understand the world of cheese cultures.
Want to make cheese at home but not sure where to start? Let us help with some easy cheese recipe ideas that are great for beginners!
There are a lot of myths surrounding fermentation. Check out our list of common myths and learn the truth behind Lacto-Fermentation practices.
Kahm yeast? Lacto-fermentation? From airlocks to whey we're covering all the terms you need to know for fermenting vegetables at home. You can do this!
Fermentation allows foods to stay edible longer, but how does it preserve food? Learn the benefits of using lacto-fermentation for food preservation.
This informative article summarizes the process of lacto-fermentation for use in food preparation and preservation.
Learn how to ferment vegetables at home. We walk you through fermenting vegetables, including fermented vegetables recipes, fermented foods, and more.
Do you have a large pot? A reliable thermometer? Browse our list of 7 essential tools for beginning cheesemakers and get started making cheese today!
Learn about choosing the best fermenting jars and crocks plus other supplies for making sauerkraut and fermenting vegetables at home.