You Had Prebiotics And Probiotics Now Get Ready For Postbiotics
One of the new concepts for healthy eating is postbiotics. One of its main exponents Dr Seppo Salminen from the University of Turku in Finland […]
Fermentation
Why You Need Trap Filters For Brewing
Introduction To Trap Filters Trap filters, like your draught beer and cider line might not be what gets you excited about brewing but they are […]
Sorting Out The Dirt On Your Draught Beer Lines
Draught beer lines are not glamorous in the world of brewing. They are however one of the most important pieces of kit for both home […]
The Cold Break In The Brewing Process
The cold break is an important process in beer brewing. Here we discuss its role. It could be good, bad or indifferent for the brewer […]
Lautering In Beer Brewing
Lautering is a term for a process in brewing where brewers separate mash into a clear liquid sweet wort and the remaining or spent grain. […]
Plant-Based Fermented Beverages: Benefits?
Plant-based fermented beverages are seen as heralding a new dawn in healthy eating. They are very much linked to helping us develop and sustain a […]
Using Tempeh or Tempe
Tempeh (Tempe) is a traditional soy food produced in Indonesia. It has a very high protein content which makes it an ideal substitute for meat […]
Fermentation Monitoring
Fermentation should proceed without issue if it is controlled and managed properly. A fermentation relies on a microorganism, a bacteria, yeast or plant/animal cell being […]
Solid-State Fermentation (SSF)
Home composting which I ‘posted’ on briefly earlier, is a form of solid-state fermentation (SSF) whereby the substrate is moist enough to support the growth […]
Sufu Should Be Better Known
Sufu is an important protein food which the Chinese have been fermenting from soybean curd for centuries. Unlike natto it is prepared as cubes of […]
Natto ? Super Smelly But May Be The Next Superfood
Natto is possibly one of the smelliest foodstuffs around but it might just be the next superfood. It is a traditional dish originally from northern […]
Preparing Kefir
Kefir is a fascinatingly complex fermented product which appears like a slightly fizzy yogurt. The beverage has a strong following with those seeking a healthier […]
How We Make Soy Sauce And What Grades Are There ?
Soy sauce is a traditional seasoning with a salty, almost meat-like taste and a very sharp flavour. It is a light brown to black liquid […]
The Benefits Of Brewer’s Spent Grain (BSG)
Brewers’ spent grain (BSG) is the main by-product of the brewing industry. It is the insoluble cereal residue that is separated from the mash before […]
Doenjang
Doenjang is a traditional Korean food and is widely used in most of that country’s recipes either as a main ingredient, as a condiment, or as a […]
The Importance Of Grain, Seed & Pulse Hydration
Grain, seed and pulse hydration hydration or soaking is important for a number of reasons. It’s required for mashing as in brewing, or the general preparation […]
Brewing Series: The Fermentation Lock
The fermentation lock or airlock is a standard device for beer brewing and wine making at all levels. It allows for carbon dioxide release during […]
Bionade – A Unique Beverage Offering By Producing Gluconic Acid Through Fermentation
I recently tried some beverages from Bionade GmbH which are rather unique and deserved their own post. They are not soft drinks for a start […]