{"title":"Starter Culture \u0026 Kits","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ceramic-fermentation-pot-2-litre","title":"Ceramic Fermentation Pot, 2 Litre","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCeramic Fermentation Pot - 2 Litre \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermenting your own foods is easy, safe and economical with this 2L fermentation pot from Symbiota. Fermented foods can provide us with many health benefits and gut-healing properties. By fermenting fresh vegetables, you turn them into nutrient-dense and probiotic-rich foods which can support our digestion, gut health and immunity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Symbiota fermenting pots have been specifically custom designed and are easy to use for the most successful ferments. They are made from pristine white ceramic and they have been purposefully designed to address all the short-fall of other fermentation pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCustom-designed and functional\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy and safe to use for the most successful ferments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from pristine white ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully glazed pots with food-grade nontoxic glaze\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes glazed weights for no mold growth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInclude a water moat for the traditional fermentation process (minimising any contact with oxygen)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to clean and hygienic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAesthetically pleasing to complement any kitchen bench\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes a 25-page recipe book and instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePackaged in eco-friendly \u0026amp; sustainable packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy should I ferment my own foods?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermenting foods allows us to connect to traditional knowledge, family, nature, and foods symbiotically. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermenting your own foods is easy, safe and economical. Fermented foods can provide us with health benefits and gut-healing properties. By fermenting fresh vegetables, you turn them into nutrient-dense and probiotic-rich foods which can support your digestion, gut health and immunity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best method to ferment my own food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermentation pots are the most effective way to make your own probiotic-rich foods through fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic fermenting pots keep the environment stable, 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. 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Once your ferment has reached your desired taste, you can then bottle it and flavor your kombucha using fruit, spices, herbs etc. Bottling your kombucha will increase the carbonation, resulting in a healthy probiotic drink. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; line-height: 1.32;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; line-height: 1.32;\"\u003eThe Symbiota Difference:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; line-height: 1.32;\"\u003eAll cultures are grown under MPI license\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; line-height: 1.32;\"\u003eCultures are nurtured right up to the time of dispatch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; line-height: 1.32;\"\u003eSuperior customer support\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; line-height: 1.32;\"\u003ePremium quality utensils and ingredients\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; line-height: 1.32;\"\u003eBeautifully aesthetic for every kitchen bench top. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; line-height: 1.32;\"\u003eWith our awesome customer support and superior quality products; even beginners will find using our kits easy peasy! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; line-height: 1.32;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; line-height: 1.32;\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; line-height: 1.32;\"\u003ePlease use an urban address where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; line-height: 1.32;\"\u003eLive cultures are couriered out on Mondays \u0026amp; Tuesdays to avoid delays. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; line-height: 1.32;\"\u003e100% Natural kombucha. 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