{"id":7946,"date":"2024-03-11T15:58:51","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T13:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/?p=7946"},"modified":"2024-03-11T16:02:19","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T14:02:19","slug":"the-art-of-fermentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/the-art-of-fermentation\/","title":{"rendered":"The art of fermentation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Blog Post Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Intro &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||30px||false|false&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; link_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Fermented food is all around us. Kimchi and kombucha are obvious examples that have become popular in recent years, but the list is surprisingly extensive. Think dairy products (most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/south-africas-thriving-cheese-industry\/?utm_source=Dineplan_Blog&#038;utm_medium=Post&#038;utm_campaign=Fermentation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cheeses<\/a>, yoghurt, cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche), bread, alcohol, vinegar, miso, salami and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/where-we-go-for-our-chocolate-fix\/?utm_source=Dineplan_Blog&#038;utm_medium=Post&#038;utm_campaign=Fermentation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chocolate<\/a>. And really, that\u2019s just the top of the pickle jar! On our home continent, amasi, umqombothi (maize and <span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips6'>sorghum<\/span> beer), <span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips7'>injera<\/span> (Ethiopian <span class='tooltipsall tooltipsincontent classtoolTips9'>teff<\/span> flatbreads) and many varieties of pap are all made possible through fermentation.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C1GwZdZK5pU\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:700px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C1GwZdZK5pU\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C1GwZdZK5pU\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Addis in Cape Restaurant (@addis_in_cape_restaurant)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; link_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The practice is as old as human civilisation itself. There\u2019s evidence of intentional fermentation as far back as 10,000 BC. The first and most common example was the conversion of dairy from various herd animals into yoghurt or other dairy products. Dairy naturally ferments in the right climate, and once humans discovered this process, they began to actively produce fermented foods.<\/p>\n<p>Alcohol fermentation is believed to go back as far as 7,000 BC in China, and there\u2019s evidence of fermentation being used to create bread in Egypt from around 3,500 BC. Pickles, fermented sauces and various other products began to spring up in almost every culture <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfgate.com\/lifestyle\/slideshow\/History-of-fermentation-around-the-world-228894.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">across the globe<\/a> from that time onwards.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Why are so many of the foods we eat fermented? &#8221; module_id=&#8221;trends-gildas&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; link_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Why are so many of the foods we eat fermented? <\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Firstly, fermentation is a preserving technique. Fresh foods have a very limited shelf life without refrigeration, and it was critical for human survival to be able to store and preserve foods during times of abundance in preparation for more food-scarce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/a-seasonal-guide-to-fruit-and-vegetables-in-south-africa\/?utm_source=Dineplan_Blog&#038;utm_medium=Post&#038;utm_campaign=Fermentation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seasons<\/a>. To understand how this preservation works, let\u2019s take a look at the science.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BW2p3GxhxWw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:700px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BW2p3GxhxWw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BW2p3GxhxWw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Chefs Warehouse at Beau (@chefswarehousebeauconstantia)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; link_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Fermentation is a chemical process whereby molecules such as sugars and other carbohydrates are broken down into simpler substances, like alcohol, acids and carbon dioxide. The process is achieved with the help of micro-organisms like yeast, bacteria and fungi. The converted foods have new properties such as a sour flavour, alcoholic content or fizziness. These help prevent the growth of harmful micro-organisms, and keep foods from spoiling.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The health benefits of fermentation extend beyond simply preventing food poisoning. The most impressive contribution to human health is penicillin, which is produced via the fungal fermentation of various sugars.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The high levels of probiotics (beneficial micro-organisms) found in fermented products have been linked to improved digestion, stronger immunity and increased heart health. Many are rich in vitamin C, iron and zinc, which are all linked to <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28945458\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">strong immune systems<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Fermentation makes foods easier to digest, as the micro-organisms start the process of breaking down foods before they reach the gut. A good example of this is cheese, kefir and yoghurt, in which lactose has been converted into simpler and more digestible sugars, making dairy accessible to those with a lactose intolerance. It\u2019s also an effective method for destroying toxins. Cassava is traditionally fermented to remove toxins before making fufu and gari (types of pap), which are staples in many countries in Africa.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C2FisUAurXn\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:700px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C2FisUAurXn\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; 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While this generally normalises with regular intake, it can be fairly uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, fermented foods have become very trendy in recent years, and many brands like to extoll the wide-ranging health benefits of their products. However, this is a fairly new area of research, and not all of these claims are backed up by scientific studies.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>It\u2019s almost impossible to avoid incorporating fermented ingredients into food, but doing so intentionally can really increase the complexity of a dish. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fermenting can positively affect the flavour, acidity, texture and aroma of foods. Of course, the flavour and effects of alcohol have been enjoyed (and sometimes abused) by humans all over the world for millennia. The conversion of sugars into acid or alcohol results in sharp and tart flavour profiles, so exploring a range of fermented products can be an interesting way to add acidity to a dish. 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