How to use guide
How to use guide
FERMARY • flavours that heal
Wild fermented sauces, krauts, and pickles that bring your gut and your meals to life.
A Daily Ritual for Your Gut
Our ferments aren’t just condiments — they’re living, flavourful support for your microbiome.
Think of Them as the Finishing Touch
🥚🥑 On eggs or avocado toast
🍛 Into rice bowls or bean stews
🐟 Beside grilled fish, roast meats, or cheese boards
🥔 On jacket potatoes or veggie fritters
🥪 Spread into sandwiches and wraps
🥗 Stir into dressings, guacamole, hummus or labneh
Not All Preserved Foods Are Equal
Fermented vs Pickled
| Fermented | Pickled |
|---|---|
| Preserved with salt & beneficial bacteria | Preserved with vinegar or heat |
| Alive with probiotics | No live cultures |
| Supports gut health | Just sour in taste |
Well-Fermented vs Quick-Fermented
| Feature | Long-Fermented (≈4 Weeks) | Quick-Fermented (1–2 Weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Probiotic Diversity | Higher diversity of beneficial bacteria | Fewer strains developed |
| Digestibility | Enhanced — fibres broken down | May be harder to digest |
| Flavour Profile | More complex and mellow | Fresher, sharper |
| Nutrient Availability | Greater mineral absorption | Less reduction of anti-nutrients |
| Shelf Life | Longer when stored properly | Shorter — consume quickly |
| Digestive Suitability | Better tolerated | May cause bloating in sensitive people |
Raw vs Pasteurised Fermented Foods
| Feature | Raw Fermented Foods | Pasteurised Fermented Foods |
|---|---|---|
| Microbial Content | Contains live probiotics | Heat-treated — no live microbes |
| Digestive Benefits | Aids digestion and nutrient absorption | Limited benefits |
| Nutrient Bioavailability | Increased nutrient absorption | Some nutrients reduced by heat |
| Shelf Life | Needs refrigeration | Shelf-stable at room temp |
| Flavour & Texture | More complex, evolving | Stabilised, less dynamic |
| Gut Suitability | Usually beneficial if well-fermented | Easier to tolerate but no probiotics |
How to Store & Enjoy Your Ferments
Keep refrigerated
Always use a clean utensil
Keep jar rim and lid clean
Discolouration, bubbling or overflow = natural!
Best Before is a guide — trust your nose
Don’t heat above 40°C if you want to keep the probiotics
Start slowly if you're new to raw ferments
If immune-compromised, consult your healthcare provider
Ready to Make Your Fridge a Source of Gut Joy?
Got a jar in the fridge? You’re halfway to a gut-friendly meal.
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