Learn about the health benefits of eating fermented foods

Chip hangs at Zymbiotics to talk about the benefits of eating fermented foods

MILWAUKEE -- Chip spent the morning at Zymbiotics, LLC. in Milwaukee to learn about the benefits of eating fermented foods and to see how they make their tasty fermented treats. Zymbiotics makes sauerkraut and so much more. Their products can be found in dozens of stores around Wisconsin.

CLICK HERE to find out where you can purchase Jeff’s Zauerkraut sauerkraut, Jeff’s Zimchi kimchi and Jeff’s Ginger Zarrots ginger carrots.

Chip learns about the fermentation process

Zymbiotics, LLC. (website)

Zymbiotics, LLC. makers of fine naturally fermented foods including Jeff’s Zauerkraut, Jeff’s Ginger Zarrots, Jeff Zimchi and Jeff’s Vegan Zimchi. These prebiotic and probiotic ferments are delicious and nutritious. We strive to use locally sourced produce for our products to reduce the environmental impact wherever possible. Educating our community on the health benefits of fermentation is a fundamental part of our mission.

Why is fermented food good for you? Chip finds out

FAQs

-Should our Fermented Foods be kept refrigerated? Naturally Fermented Foods such as Jeff’s Zauerkraut sauerkraut and Jeff’s Zimchi kimchi and Jeff’s Ginger Zarrots ginger carrots, that have not been pasteurized should be kept refrigerated at 41 degrees F. or below to slow the fermentation process and keep them at their best condition.

-How long can I keep my Naturally Fermented Foods? Naturally Fermented Foods will last over eighteen months in the refrigerator. Push the solid ferment under the liquid to help keep it at its best.

-What is the cloudy white color in the bottom of the jar? Often their is yeast that grows in the Ferment, once it is refrigerated it settles to the bottom of the jar.

-Is it natural for gas to be released when I open a jar of fermented food? Yes, refrigeration slows the fermentation process down, but does not completely stop it. Gas is a natural by product of fermentation and will build up in the jars overtime, especially if the jars are taken out of the refrigerator or if the refrigerator is not below 41 degrees F.

What is Kimchi? Kimchi is a Korean national dish made of naturally fermented vegetables. We use a traditional Korean recipe that has been modified for the American palette, yet has flavorful rich taste and is full of beneficial prebiotic and probiotic nutritional benefits.