SCHMITT 5L WHITE FERMENTING CROCK

Make your own nutritious sauerkraut, kimchi and other fermented vegetables!

Numerous studies have shown the beneficial health effects of fermented food, especially fermented vegetables such as sauerkraut or kimchi. Fermenting vegetables is a tasty way to preserve while locking in all the healthy enzymes and probiotics. 

The SCHMITT Fermentation Crocks are superior quality stoneware fermentation pots, which are baked at 1260C and then finished with a natural mud glaze.  Stoneware does not absorb water amd bacteria like other materials, which is an essentail feature in the fermenting process because cleanliness is so important.

The SCHMITT Fermentation Crocks facilitate a gentle fermentation process where lactic acid becteria is given optimum conditions for development, allowing the biological preservation to take its course.  The two piece stone weight is required to create the pressure necessary for lactic acid fermentation and helps ensure that the level of liquid in the sauerkraut pot is sufficient.

• Suitable for fermenting all types of vegetables
• Includes lid, weighing stones and instruction booklet
• Measures 20.5cm x 30.5cm