Starter Kit from Fermentools: A TOS Crew Review

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way

Starter Kit from Fermentools
We've been trying a new hobby during quarantine - fermenting with a Starter Kit from Fermentools.  This handy kit contains everything that even a beginner like me, needs to begin fermenting.

What is fermenting?  It's a great way to add probiotic benefits to your diet.  Many health benefits are gained by introducing  fermented fruits, vegetables, dairy, nuts, seeds, and grains with their increased vitamins.  Fermented foods are proven to help digestion of foods that are difficult for the human body to break down.

The Starter Kit includes -

• 1 Stainless Steel Lid – Made from 304 surgical stainless steel
• 1 Glass Fermentation Weight – Made to fit inside the standard widemouthed Mason jar 
• 1 Air Lock.
• 2 Rubber Stoppers (1 with hole for airlock – 1 solid).
• 1 Rubber Canning Gasket.
• Himalayan Powdered Salt – Their special ancient Himalayan sea salt has over 80 trace minerals and is ground fine enough to easily mix with cold water.
• Instruction Guide and Basic Sauerkraut recipe.

The kit contains enough Himalayan Salt to complete many fermenting projects, but you do need the other materials for each jar you have going.  We made several batches of the sauerkraut and can't wait to ferment other items. The instructions are super easy to follow (even though I forgot a step the first time through). 

Fermentools is a small, family run business. Founders, Alex and Cassie Deputie, developed this company as an answer to their family's chronic health issues.  I love supporting family business, and their extra care and personal touches are seen in their products.  Their customer service is excellent, and they are easily available to answer any questions you have.

I really loved that I could get a jar started in just a few steps.  We started with sauerkraut - the recipe is included.  Cabbage was easy to find (even in quarantine) and all I had to do was finely chop it, add water and the salt.  So easy!

My first try was good - but, rather "salty".  Fermenting occurs when their airlock system keeps the oxygen out and allows the carbon dioxide to escape.  This create the perfect environment for good bacteria to grow.  My next try was a BIG success!

The glass weight will not react with your foods, like metal would.  It keeps your foods from floating above the brine solution and prevents molding.  It fits easily into the standard wide mouth mason jar.

The process takes about 3-5 days.  After you prepare your food that you are fermenting, you simply add the salt and water, insert the glass weight,  prime the airlock system, and put it in a dark, warm place.

We were able to taste our sauerkraut right away, but ferments can be kept for 6 months!  The website is filled with recipes for fermenting all kinds of foods.  With all our extra time at home lately, we can't wait to try making our own sourdough bread (a family favorite) and banana pudding cups.

Not only was it a fun way to introduce some new foods to our diet, we got a chance to observe and discuss some great science concepts along the way as well.  The stages of fermentation provide a great study on bacteria and chemistry. Their website is a treasure chest of valuable information!

This was a great introduction to a new hobby.  You can get in on the fun with a 15% off coupon  until June 30. Just enter the code Crew2020 at checkout, and be sure to share your recipes!

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