Fresh Kimchi vs. Fermented Kimchi: What Are the Differences?

Fresh Kimchi vs. Fermented Kimchi: What Are the Differences?

If you like international food, you’ve probably heard of the traditional Korean dish called kimchi. Kimchi has been around for thousands of years and there are hundreds of different varieties. One of the most popular is fresh, unfermented kimchi. If you want to know what the difference is between fresh and fresh ferment, you have…

Is Fermented Food Halal?

Is Fermented Food Halal?

The most significant difference between haram and halal foods is that Islam has dietary laws that originate from religious teachings. Unacceptable foods are haram, while foods that are acceptable to Islam are not. When it comes to the processing and preparation of halal foods, strict requirements and procedures need to be followed. Since alcohol is…

Why Ferment Dosa Batter?

Why Ferment Dosa Batter?

South Indian pancakes called dosas are a great option for people who like texture-filled, savory foods. The batter for the dosa has several stages, each of which contributes to the nutrition and flavor. It’s important to let the batter ferment before cooking to get the best batter. Why do we have to ferment the batter?…

Why Ferment Hot Sauce?

Why Ferment Hot Sauce?

There are probably thousands of different types of hot sauces out there, but did you know that a lot of them are made from yeast? Anyway, why ferment hot sauce in the first place? Fermentation adds the flavor and texture to a hot sauce that no other process can deliver.  During fermentation, bacteria consume sugars…

What Is the Percentage of Brine in Fermented Hot Sauce Brine?

What Is the Percentage of Brine in Fermented Hot Sauce Brine?

The hot sauce brine percentage is one of the most important factors affecting the result of your efforts. Too little salt in the brine can make the sauce taste unbalanced in the best-case scenario. In the worst-case scenario, it increases the risk of product degradation.  Too much salt may cause the process to be slowed…