Fermented Foods

Name: Fermented Foods
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781789143751
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The History and Science of a Microbiological Wonder

By Christine Baumgarthuber

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Fermented Foods by Christine Baumgarthuber explores the rich history and cultural significance of fermented foods across the globe. This culinary journey delves into various fermentation processes and highlights their transformation from ancient food preservation methods to contemporary culinary trends. It's an insightful look at how fermentation intertwines with dietary habits and cultural exchanges.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the rich history and science behind foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and kombucha. It explores the cultural significance and diversity of fermented foods from around the world, offering an enlightening journey into this age-old culinary tradition. If you're intrigued by the processes and benefits of fermentation or simply love trying new recipes and flavours, this book will likely engage your curiosity and inspire your kitchen adventures.

Fermented Foods

A fun yet comprehensive celebration of the world's fermented food and drink.

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Fermented Foods serves up the history and science behind some of the world's most enduring food and drink. It begins with wine, beer, and other heady brews before going on to explore the often whimsical histories of fermented breads, dairy, vegetables, and meat, and to speculate on fermented fare's possible future.

Along the way, readers will learn, among other things, about Roquefort cheese's fabled origins, the scientific drive to brew better beer, and the then-controversial biological theory that saved French wine.

Fermented Foods also makes several detours into lesser-known territory: African beers, the formidable cured meats of subarctic latitudes, and the piquant, sometimes deadly products of Southeast Asia. It is a fun, yet comprehensive and timely survey of the world's fermented foods.

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Fermented Foods by Christine Baumgarthuber is praised for its comprehensive exploration of fermented foods and drinks, synthesising historical, scientific, and technical information into an engaging narrative. The book is recognised for reviving the knowledge and traditions of fermentation, highlighting the balance between modern industry and traditional artisan practices. It also delves into the role of scientific advancements in transforming perceptions of fermentation over time.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789143751

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 76 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

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Christine Baumgarthuber Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Christine Baumgarthuber is creator of The Austerity Kitchen, a one-of-a-kind culinary history blog, and author of Fermented Foods (Reaktion Books, 2021). She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.