Prebiotics are non-digestible fibres that act as food for microorganisms, promoting their growth and activity. Probiotics on the other hand, are living microorganisms that, when consumed in adequate amounts, can provide health benefits.
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How To Make Beer At Home
Getting into home brewing can seem challenging. A lot of people think that you have to invest a lot of money to buy all the necessary ingredients and equipment. Nobody wants to make a financial commitment when they are just starting and don’t really know if they will like the process of making beer. The simplest and easiest way is to buy a home brewing kit. A lot of them are available online and can be a great resource for beginner brewers.
Interesting Facts About Yeast
Yeast is probably the most important part of your beer as after all, these fungi are what turns wort into a delicious beer. Besides being the key ingredient that actually ferments wort into beer, yeast is responsible for almost every flavor you experience in beer. Although many brewers recognize the importance of hops, yeast actually plays the most important role when it comes to flavor and aroma.
The Most Common Myths About Home Brewing
When it comes to home brewing at some point you’ve probably been told information that may contradict your own findings or what you find to be true. Or maybe you were taught something you just never questioned why. It’s time to take a closer look at some common myths and misconceptions and see if they hold any weight.
How To Make Water Kefir Soda
Kefir is a fermented beverage that’s said to have more probiotics than kombucha. But without any of the intense acidic flavor. With kefir, you can turn your favorite juice into a probiotic-rich soda and today I will show you two different ways to do it.
Homemade Honey Fermented Ginger
Is there any better combination? Not only will you get the benefits of honey but also the spice and warmth of ginger. Two of my favorite things for long winter days. This recipe can be used for so many things. If you have a sore throat, cough, or flu symptoms this is your number one remedy.
Louis Pasteur And His Revenge
When you hear the name Louis Pasteur he will for sure be recognized as a great scientist and a biologist. His discoveries are important and implemented to this day helping human kind to stay safe and improving our general health with his discoveries. But have you ever heard of his revenge? And how a scientist and an intelligent mind of his caliber would actually achieve it?
How To Make A Milk Kefir
Milk kefir is a beverage that has been consumed for a very long time. Its tangy, strong taste can be refreshing and the best thing about making it at home is that you can control the flavor of the beverage from mild to extra strong.
Beginners Homebrewing Mistakes We All Make
Whether you are new to brewing or more seasoned we all make mistakes. But there are some things that we can be aware of from the start that will make our homebrewing process run smoothly and reward us with a great-tasting beer. So we have compiled a couple of great-sounding pieces of advice that not only beginners but also professionals need to remind themself of from time to time.
Do Fermented Foods Have A Negative Side?
There are certain stereotypes about each food category and fermented foods are no different than the rest. And as with any stereotype, some people will take it very seriously and believe they are true on any occasion. I know people that will not eat fermented foods, especially the ones made at home because they don’t believe it’s safe for consumption. They will not want to even try.
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