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I have been fermenting my own vegetables for some time now. I have tried various methods and recipes. I would not consider making fermented vegetables without this product.<br /><br />I use 1 tablespoon of Himalayan Pink Salt per head of cabbage, 1 packet of Body Ecology Vegetable Starter, 1 rounded teaspoon of organic honey (locally purchased from our bee-keeper).  I put these ingredients into my Vita Mix with some of the vegetables and I pulverize it using pure Alkaline water. I then put the brine on the shredded vegetables and stir well. I add additional water if needed. I use different amounts of salt but not on the other ingredients. Just one packet of starter, etc. is enough.<br /><br />I then pack the vegetables into a German crock (purchased here on Amazon) and I pack them down using a potato masher.  When the pot is packed, I add whole cabbage leaves to place on top to keep small pieces of vegetables from floating. I add the stones that came with the Crock on top of the leaves. I push them down with the potato masher and make sure that the water rises above the stones.<br /><br />I then leave this for 7 days at room temperature.  When fermented, I place the vegetables in mason jars and store in my refrigerator. I eat these vegetables daily. I like them with scrambled eggs for breakfast or a nice piece of meat for dinner as a side dish.<br /><br />I am always making fermented vegetables. My favorite is organic green cabbage and carrots. But you can use almost any vegetable and add red pepper and garlic if desired. The choice is yours. My crock pot is always in use.<br /><br />I have read the Body Ecology book which I would also recommend to anyone interested in the health benefits from fermented foods.<br /><br />I have tried other starters, but I like Body Ecology Culture Starter the very best. By using a starter, I KNOW that the friendly bacteria is in my vegetables. This culture contains lactococcus species, leuconostoc species and lactobacillus species.  You get a lot of the right type of friendly bacteria for your colon, immune system and general health.
Rating: 5 stars