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What is Fermentation?

Let’s learn something amazing!

Tiny Helpers Make Magic!

Fermentation is when tiny living things called bacteria help turn food into something new and delicious!
They’re so small you can’t see them, but they work really hard.


Fresh Cabbage

+ Time

= Sauerkraut!

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Choose Your Ingredients

Pick what you need!

What should we use?

Tap on the ingredients you need! You need all 4.

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Mix Everything Together

Time to combine!

Mix it up!

  1. 1

    Chop the cabbage and carrot into small pieces

  2. 2

    Sprinkle salt all over them

  3. 3

    Squeeze and massage everything together

  4. 4

    Pack it into a clean jar and add a little water

🥬 + 🥕 + 🧂 + 💧 = 🫙

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Now We Wait…

The magic is happening!

Patience is key!

Leave your jar on the counter for 3-7 days. The tiny bacteria are working hard to transform your vegetables!


3-7 Days
While you wait, bubbles might appear — that’s good!


Bacteria eating

Making bubbles

Creating flavour

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Before & After

Look at the transformation!

The Amazing Transformation!

Before

Fresh Cabbage

  • Crunchy and raw
  • Mild taste
  • Light green colour
After

Sauerkraut!

  • Tangy and delicious
  • Full of good bacteria
  • Slightly softer

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Why Does This Matter?

Let’s think about it!

Fermentation is Amazing!

Good for Your Tummy

The friendly bacteria help your stomach work better!

Keeps Food Fresh Longer

Before fridges, people used fermentation to save food!

Makes Yummy Flavours

Pickles, yogurt, and cheese are all fermented foods!

🎉 You’re a Fermentation Expert Now! 🎉

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You Did It!

Amazing work, fermentation explorer!

Amazing! You completed the Fermentation Adventure!

What You Learned


Mixed ingredients together

Learned how fermentation works

Discovered how food changes

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