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The Cultured Collective Fermented Foods Kimchi Sauerkraut

The World's Best Sauerkraut Toastie

The Reuben sandwich is probably where most first encounter sauerkraut. This classic American toastie hits all the right notes: buttery bread, salted cured meats, lashings of hot, melted cheese and hearty helping of sauerkraut to balance out all that richness and add a moreish crunchy texture. Whilst not typically seen as healthy, a few simple swaps can upgrade the classic to a quick and tasty gut-loving lunch! Makes: 1 Toasted sandwich 2 x slices of good quality sourdough 4 slices of mixed cheese (we like Emmental, Gruyere, and a good sharp Cheddar) 2 slices salt beef/pastrami 3 tbsp of The...

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The Cultured Collective Fermented Foods Kimchi Sauerkraut

Kimchi, Sauerkraut & Fermented Foods FAQ

What is fermentation? The process of fermentation has been utilised by man for thousands of years and was originally a means of preserving food prior to the advent of refrigerators. During fermentation, carbohydrates in food are broken down into acids by various kinds of probiotic bacteria and yeast. Why should I be eating fermented foods? Eating unpasteurised ferments such as Kimchi and Sauerkraut is a natural way of getting probiotics into your diet. Probiotics are the 'good bacteria' that help to keep our guts healthy. Studies have shown that our gut flora (the bacteria that live in our digestive system)...

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