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Is it a myth that grains and milk are bad for us?
First of all, I know facts such as people becoming shorter and died younger after the agricultural revolution.
I know modern milk are bad for most of us. I know modern bread are b …
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Best source for general information about fermentation?
Is there a good one-stop source for information about fermentation? Like tips on what food to ferment. Time of fermenting. Different benefits. Etc.
I've heard a lot about the book …
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What are the Best Yogurt Cultures? (Acidodophilus, Bifidus, Kefir, Bulgaricus, etc)
As the subject line states, what cultures do you recommend for fermenting milk? Should one use a mix? And how does the fermenting process change depending on the different cultures …
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Fermenting canned black beans to remove lectin?
I bought a big case of canned black beans shortly before going on a Paleo diet, only to realize they are not paleo frienfly and the lectins may have been a major source of my gastr …
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Using probiotic pills as starters for homemade fermented foods
I'm looking to make some homemade fermented foods to get the benefits of the probiotics they produce. However, I was wondering if it would be possible to expand the range of benefi …
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I need help lactofermenting sweet potatoes/yams
I tried to ferment a yam (it was bright orange- not sure the species) by cooking it, mashing it, adding a few drips of yogurt, and putting it in an air-tight container on top of my …
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Fermentation won’t start
I made really good fermented sriracha recently. Fermentation on my countertop started within 24 hours and lasted for three days. I didn't use any starter cultures, just sealed the …
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at what temperature will sauerkraut bacteria die?
I ferment my own sauerkraut, me & my kids just just eat it straight out of the jar...My partner & step-children aren't so keen....i was thinking of a way to introduce some …
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Which is the best/most beneficial home fermented probiotic that i can make??
I know similar questions probiotics have been asked but they tend to wonder into the supplement territory. So i am calling upon the PaleoHacks circle of knowledge for some info ple …
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Hack my first sauerkraut.
I am making my first sauerkraut, but I don't know if it is ready, if I need to wait a little more or if it definitely is spoiled! Today is its 10th day.
I used half cabbage with …
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How long to ferment foods? Salsa vs Sauerkraut?
I am starting to get into fermenting my own foods (yay for local produce!)
There have been a lot of studies about fermenting sauerkraut, and how it has to go for several days in o …
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Fermented foods anyone?
What are your thoughts on fermented foods within the context of the paleo lifestyle? How often do you have them and what are the benefits, apart from aiding digestion?
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Anyone else ferment potatoes?
Tried it with some regular white russet potatoes. Cooked it until it was soft enough to mash, then I added some culture from my kefir, mixed it up well and left it out for 5-7 days …
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A word of warning… Apple cider vinegar isn’t always a good idea.
I tried to make pickled eggs, but I didn't have quite enough white vinegar… so I substituted in some live culture apple cider vinegar and it turns out that was not such a good id …
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Dairy Alchemy: Butter into Bleu Cheese
So I'm really curious about this one. I've had a block of Kerrygold butter out on the counter, in a container, for about two weeks now. Probably should have used it up by now but s …