One of the traditional dishes of Korean cuisine is kimchi, a combination of fermented vegetables such as cabbage, radish, and spices. Kimchi has hundreds of different variations, and since it’s a fermented product, some may wonder if there’s alcohol in it. So, does kimchi have alcohol? Technically, it does since alcohol is a byproduct of …
Islam has dietary laws that originate from religious teachings, and the most significant distinction is between halal and haram foods. Foods acceptable to Islam are halal, while unacceptable foods are haram. Halal foods need to follow strict requirements and procedures when it comes to processing and preparation. Since alcohol is haram, it’s often unclear if …
Are you a fan of the spicy, sour, tangy deliciousness that comes with kimchi? The flavors of kimchi are so complex, and this is largely due to the fermentation process that’s involved in making it. So what causes kimchi to ferment? Read on to learn more. What Is Kimchi? In the simplest terms, kimchi is …
If you’ve been raising chickens with dry feed, you know that the general rule of thumb is to measure out about ¼ cup of dry feed per chicken. However, dry feed and fermented feed are a little different, so how much fermented feed per chicken do you need? Since fermented feed is a bit heavier …
Fermenting takes time – the more time, the better. But it’s undoubtedly worth it when it comes to hot sauces, as fermenting helps to reduce the heat and adds flavor to your sauce. Of course, the final result greatly depends on the ingredients used, mostly the pepper. You can use chili peppers, jalapeños, habanero peppers, …
Both idli and dosa are popular South Indian dishes. Maybe you have some idli batter leftovers and want to make dosas with it. However, you’re not sure if this is even possible. Let me reassure you right away – you can make delicious dosas out of idli batter. In this article, I’ll show you how …
If you love texture-filled, savory foods, the South Indian pancakes called dosas are the perfect option. Making the dosa batter has several stages, each of which adds to the nutrition and flavor. To get the best dosa batter, you have to let it ferment before cooking. But why do we ferment dosa batter? It’s a …
When you want to add more nutrition to your chicken feed, lacto-fermentation is the answer. One of the best things about fermented chicken feed is that it’s something you can do at home. But what do you do if your fermented chicken feed smells like vomit? For sure, that’s not supposed to happen. This article …
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Molasses is a syrupy byproduct of sugar extractions from cane sugar and beets. It’s dark and sweet and comes in several different varieties. Blackstrap molasses, the result of the third boiling process, contains the most vitamins and minerals, which is why it’s used with fermented chicken feed. If you’re new to chicken feed fermentation, you …
Providing high-quality nutrition for your chickens is the best way to ensure their well-being, as well as the freshest organic eggs. A sure way to ensure both is to use fermented chicken feed that you can make yourself. Your chickens will love it, provided you give it enough time to soak. In this article, I’ll …
