This week we cover how to store your lactoferments in a Pickl-It, why probiotics are the goal of lacto-fermentation, probiotics vs lactoferments, how to know when a ferment is finished and how to keep everything under the brine.
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I have a vacuum sealer and mason jar attachment that I have used when storing dehydrated fruit and veggies which creates an airtight seal. Can I use this for ferments stored in a mason jar? Please reply via email. Thanks.
I’ll be addressing the vacuum sealer issue in Friday’s post. A vacuum creates an inward, consistent pressure. The vegetables will produce CO2 and that will counteract the vacuum and pop the seal quickly. So it won’t work.
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Thank you for your brave and wonderful commentary regarding lacto-fermentation vessels.
After reading your EXTENSIVE commentary on why one should use the Pickl-It, I was 90% convinced, so I contacted the co-inventer.
After speaking with her (she volunteered to do so at length), I was impressed with the breadth and depth of both her and YOUR knowledge on this subject and others.
Off-topic, can you recommend a grain mill and a good source for buckwheat? I am attempting to go gluten free but would still like some grains such as breads and pancakes.
I use a Family Grain Mill and I purchase buckwheat through UNFI. Azure is similar, depending on where in the country you live.