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Am I the only one who thought all fermentation needed air?
Some ferments have to be sealed tight to work right.
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shah.lisa7mo ago
Tbh, I used to think all ferments needed air.
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the_margaret7mo ago
Yeah, that old mindset was wild.
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carter.sage7mo ago
Yeah, kimchi is a great example of an air-free ferment. It sits buried in its own brine under weights. Sauerkraut works the same way, packed tight in a jar. So @shah.lisa, lots of veggie ferments actually need to be kept away from air to avoid mold! That's why airlocks are so common for hobbyists now. It's a total shift from the old "cover it with a cloth" idea.
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