Month: August 2020

Buckwheat and Poppy Seed Sourdough Bread

August 26th, 2020 | Posted in Recipes

If you’ve read the blogpost on The Power of Fermentation you’ll be aware of the many health benefits of eating fermented foods, and if the blogpost on B12, Fermentation and Bread got you craving toast here is a recipe for sourdough bread that is gluten free. To simplify matters although it’s a sourdough bread a sourdough starter is not ...

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B12, Fermentation and Bread

August 19th, 2020 | Posted in Info

If you’ve read the blogpost on The Power of Fermentation you’ll be aware of the many health benefits of eating fermented foods. Vitamin B12 is an essential micronutrient that is needed for maintaining the nervous system and forming blood cells. However, B12 is mainly found in animal foods meaning those who consume only small amounts of ...

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The Power of Fermentation

August 14th, 2020 | Posted in Info

Fermented foods and beverages were among the first processed food products consumed by humans. The production of foods such as yogurt, kefir, wine, beer, sauerkraut and kimchi were initially valued for their improved shelf life, safety, and flavour. It is now understood that fermented foods improve digestibility and contribute beneficial ...

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