Symbiota Ceramic Fermenting Pot
Fermenting crocks & fermentation pots are the most effective way to make your own probiotic-rich foods through fermentation. Symbiotas ceramic fermenting pots keep the environment stable and perfect for those long ferments. The thick ceramic minimizes temperature swings and offers a dark environment for the probiotic bacteria to thrive, making potent and superior probiotic-rich ferments. No need to hide your fermentation pot in the cupboard either as these Symbiota pots look fantastic on anyones shelf. Read more
Fermenting crocks & fermentation pots are the most effective way to make your own probiotic-rich foods through fermentation. Symbiotas ceramic fermenting pots keep the environment stable and perfect for those long ferments. The thick ceramic minimizes temperature swings and offers a dark environment for the probiotic bacteria to thrive, making potent and superior probiotic-rich ferments. No need to hide your fermentation pot in the cupboard either as these Symbiota pots look fantastic on anyones shelf.
These are ideal for the fermentation of Kimichi, sauerkraut, fermented vegetables or preserving food.
Why Symbiota Fermentation Crocks are superior and the best fermenting crocks on the market.
Symbiota fermenting crocks have been specifically custom designed to not only be functional and safe to use, but they have to be the most beautiful fermentation pots on the market! These pots have been purposefully designed to address all the short-fall of other fermentation pots:
- Custom-designed and functional
- Easy and safe to use for the most successful ferments
- Made from pristine white ceramic
- Fully glazed pots with food-grade nontoxic glaze
- Includes glazed weights for no mold growth
- Include a water moat for the traditional fermentation process (minimising any contact with oxygen)
- Easy to clean and hygienic
- Aesthetically pleasing to complement any kitchen bench
- Includes a 25-page recipe book and instructions
- Packaged in eco-friendly & sustainable packaging
- Includes one-to-one support via email or phone call
Which size pot best fits my needs?
Below is a conversion of approximately how much Symbiotas pots ferment
2L ferments - 1.8-2kgs of produce
4.5L ferments - 4-4.5kgs of produce
7L ferments - 6-7kgs of produce
Note: Ideally, most sauerkrauts should be fermented at a lower temperature (18-20 degrees celsius) for at least 3 weeks for the best probiotic diversity and content. If you are going to be eating 1.5kg+ of sauerkraut per month or you do not want to be fermenting too frequently it would be better to get the 4.5L pot. If you are a gardener or a large family and looking to preserve produce, you would likely consider the 7L fermentation crock.
Why should I ferment my own foods?
The fermentation of food is thousands of years old and has been known by all ethnicities around the globe. Preserving foods through the process of fermentation has allowed people to preserve and consume nutrient-dense foods throughout famines, wars, and seasons. Fermenting your own foods is easy, safe and economical. Fermented foods provide us with many health benefits and gut-healing properties. By fermenting fresh vegetables, we turn them into nutrient-dense and probiotic-rich foods which support our digestion, gut health and immunity.
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