Make Perfect Sauerkraut & Other Probiotic Foods Every Time with Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot

• Naturally fermented vegetables containing beneficial bacteria are widely recognized by many doctors and health experts as one of the best natural aids for digestion and good health.

  But if you’ve made fermented vegetables in make-shift containers before, you’ve probably seen potentially harmful molds and scums growing on your vegetables and gotten more than what you’ve asked for.

  With Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot, you can take the guesswork out of making fermented vegetables, and create mold-free sauerkraut and other probiotic foods every single time.

  Specially made for fermenting vegetables, this true fermenting crock pot is designed with ease-of-use and your safety in mind.

  Why Can’t I Use a Normal Crock to Make Fermented Vegetables?

  Many people thought that any container can be used to make fermented vegetables as long as the vegetables are submerged in brine water and aren’t exposed to the air.

  Unfortunately, this is not true.

  Although the final product may taste similar to one that’s created using an air-tight container, the fermentation process that took place in the two probiotic foods are not the same.

  Sauerkraut and other fermented foods are fermented by a natural process called lacto-fermentation where lactic acid is produced. Lactic acid acts as a natural preservative that inhibits putrefying bacteria.

  Lacto-fermentation is an anaerobic process, meaning it can only occur in the absence of oxygen. If oxygen is present, the fermentation process will be interrupted and ruined. This is because the bacteria that produce lactic acids are weakened by oxygen. They can only thrive in an oxygen-free or oxygen-restricted condition.

  So a sauerkraut created using an ‘open-air’ container is not fermented by lactic acid. It could well just be the works of brine-turned-vinegar. And that is a huge world of difference from the lactic-acid-fermented foods that contain the goodness that we want.

  Further, ‘open-air’ method also introduces mold and other potentially harmful microbes into your final product that’s can be seen from a layer of scums and mold formed.

  Special Features Designed to Make Perfect Probiotic Foods Every Time

  Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot is designed to prevent oxygen from contaminating your pot of fermenting vegetables.

  Each crock pot has a special cast gutter in the rim and a ceramic cover that fits into the gutter.

  When filled with water, the gutter forms a smart air lock that allows gases produced during fermentation to escape, while preventing outside air from entering the pot.

  

  Harsch Gairtopf crock also comes with heavy two-piece weighting stones that are used to press down on your vegetables and keep them submerged in brine.

  All these ensure that molds, scums and white pasty “kahm yeast” which usually develop on fermented vegetables in ordinary crocks (see image on the right) will not develop with the Harsch Gairtopf crocks.

  So what you need to do is just to add your favorite vegetables, salt as well as water, and then leave the rest to this trusty crock!

  Non-Reactive Material that Won’t Leach Chemicals into Your Foods

  Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot is made of ceramic clay fired at 1,200°C and finished with a lead-free glaze. It is perfectly safe for fermenting foods and will not leach chemicals into your foods.

  Some people use plastic or metal containers to make fermented foods.

  Please don’t make the same mistake!

  During fermentation, which can take weeks, lactic acids that are produced during the process can react with the material that they come in contact with. These reactive materials include plastic, aluminum, copper, iron, brass, and zinc.

  Even if you use BPA-free plastic, there’s still a possibility of other chemicals leaching into your foods during long period of fermentation.

  Easy to Clean & Made to Last

  As the crock pot is made of stoneware, it can be cleaned easily without any fuss.

  Just give it a gentle scrub, rinse off with water and then left to dry.

  Since stoneware absorbs virtually no water, there won’t be any mold problem that may occur with containers made of other materials such as wood and even plastic.

  When used properly, a Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot can last for ages!

  Suitable for Almost Any Vegetables

  Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot is suitable for almost all types of vegetables.

  These include cabbages, radishes, pumpkins, cucumbers, carrots, beans, celery, onions, peppers and more.

  The stoneware does not require special storage and is neutral for all fermenting vegetables.

  Comes with Free Recipes & Instructions

  Want to get down to making your own fermenting vegetables but don’t know where to begin?

  Each Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot comes with usage instructions and simple recipes so that you can start right away once your crock arrives.

  Once you’ve mastered the basic recipes, feel free to experiment with different foods to create your own fermented food recipes!

  Why Make Your Own Fermented Vegetables?

  You probably wonder why bother to make my own fermented vegetables when you can get them straight from the stores?

  The answer is simple. Store-bought fermented foods are not the same as home-made ones.

  To conform to hygiene rules, many probiotic foods are actually subjected to heat, irradiation or other anti-bacteria treatment.

  This step is necessary to eliminate bad bacteria like salmonella and to extend the shelf life of food products that could be sitting on shelves for months.

  But anti-bacterial treatment also kills off the good bacteria that naturally present in fermented vegetables.

  Without the beneficial bacteria, these fermented products are no better than vinegar-rich pickled foods.

  In addition, to improve taste and look, commercially fermented foods are also heavily seasoned with salt, MSG, sugar and/or other additives that may pose higher health risk to those who are susceptible.

  More Reasons to Make Fermented Foods

  Natural lactic acid fermentation is one of the oldest and healthiest means of food preservation. It makes use of natural, beneficial bacteria to perform a fermentation process, producing pleasantly sour raw vegetables that retain their goodness.

  Animal studies showed that regular consumption of fermented vegetables such as sauerkraut and kimchi may boost the immune system and ward off cold and flu.

  Healthy bacteria created during fermentation may also help to correct intestinal flora imbalances caused by antibiotic use, gastrointestinal diseases and poor lifestyle habits, such as excessive alcohol intake and poor dietary choices.

  Not only are raw fermented vegetables a rich source of enzymes, vitamins and minerals, they are also a convenient and inexpensive source of food that can keep for weeks in the refrigerator, especially during cold winter period when fresh in-season veggies are less common.

  Specifications

  Harsch Gairtopf Fermenting Crock Pot comes in a number of sizes. Here are three popular sizes that many people buy:

  • 7.5 Liter (2.0 Gallon)
    Dimensions: 12″ diameter; 12.5″ height
    Weight: 25 lbs
    Capacity: Ferment up to 7.5 liters of vegetables or 2.0 gallons at a time

  • 10 Liter (2.5 Gallon)
    Dimensions: 12″ diameter; 15″ height
    Weight: 32 lbs
    Capacity: Ferment up to 10 liters of vegetables or 2.5 gallons at a time

  • 15 Liter (4.0 Gallon)
    Dimensions: 11.6″ diameter; 17.3″ height
    Weight: 45 lbs
    Capacity: Ferment up to 15 liters of vegetables or 4 gallons at a time.

  Which one should you get?

  Here’s a tip: Unless you want to be making a new batch of fermented vegetables every week, make enough to last at least 2 to 3 weeks each time.

  Then consider how many people will you be serving your fermented vegetables? If there are four or more people in your family, then you’re likely to need a bigger fermenting crock.

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  Make Your Own Healthy Fermented Vegetables Today!

  

  

  

  

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