Located: Bristol, BS36 2ES
Contact: 07928498824
Email: glastonbury ferments1@gmail.com
Website: www.glastonburyferments.co
Fermentation is the natural process by which friendly yeasts and bacteria metabolise the carbohydrates in food. Nutrients such as enzymes, vitamins and minerals are boosted and become easier to digest and complex flavours are developed. Not only that, but the presence of these live organisms are probiotic and contribute to the diversity of gut bacteria (gut microbiome). This matters because studies now show what tradition has long believed, that gut health has a direct affect on our general health and well-being.
In short, fermented foods are more digestible, more delicious and more nutritious than the raw ingredients they are made form.
Glastonbury Ferments produce a range of products including Sauerkraut which one of the most well-known traditional fermented cabbage dishes.
Kimchi is a Korean classic is made by fermenting cabbage and carrots in a tangy, spicy sauce – try this speedy version for a tasty side dish.
Kombucha is a fermented tea that has been consumed for thousands of years. Not only does it have the same health benefits as tea, it’s also rich in beneficial probiotics