All 369 Fermented Foods

Browse every fermentation recipe in the guide — from beginner-friendly sauerkraut to advanced miso. Each includes ingredients, equipment, step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting.

  • Sauerkraut — Lacto-fermented cabbage (Vegetable, 14-28d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Kimchi — Korean spiced vegetables (Vegetable, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Kombucha — Fermented tea culture (Beverage, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Kefir — Probiotic milk culture (Dairy, 24-48h, difficulty 1/5)
  • Sourdough — Wild yeast starter (Grain, 5-7d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Miso — Fermented soybean paste (Condiment, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Pickles — Lacto-fermented cucumbers (Vegetable, 3-7d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Yogurt — Cultured milk (Dairy, 8-12h, difficulty 1/5)
  • Tepache — Pineapple ferment (Beverage, 2-5d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Tempeh — Fermented soybeans (Legumes & Soy, 24-48h, difficulty 3/5)
  • Hot Sauce — Fermented chili mash (Condiment, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Ginger Bug — Natural soda starter (Beverage, 5-7d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Water Kefir — Probiotic soda base (Beverage, 24-48h, difficulty 1/5)
  • Kraut-Chi — Fusion kraut + kimchi (Vegetable, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Jun — Honey-green tea culture (Beverage, 5-10d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Vinegar — Acetic acid ferment (Condiment, 2-4wk, difficulty 2/5)
  • Natto — Sticky fermented soybeans (Legumes & Soy, 24h, difficulty 3/5)
  • Swiss Cheese — Hole-forming cheese (Dairy, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Wine — Fermented grape juice (Beverage, 2-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Curtido — Crisp slaw (Vegetables, 3-7d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Escabeche vegetables — Sharp veg mix (Vegetables, 7-14d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Carrots — Tangy sticks (Vegetables, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Beets — Earthy crunch (Vegetables, 7-14d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Radishes — Peppery bite (Vegetables, 3-7d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Green Beans — Snappy pods (Vegetables, 7-14d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Okra — Crunchy okra (Vegetables, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Asparagus — Tart spears (Vegetables, 5-10d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Cauliflower — Crisp florets (Vegetables, 7-14d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Onions — Tangy rings (Vegetables, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Giardiniera — Spicy relish (Vegetables, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Torshi mixed veg — Sour veg jar (Vegetables, 14-30d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Zha cai — Salted mustard (Vegetables, 1-3mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Suan cai — Tangy greens (Vegetables, 14-30d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Turnip — Sour turnip (Vegetables, 7-14d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Garlic honey — Sweet garlic (Vegetables, 1-3mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Cassava leaves — Sour greens (Vegetables, 3-7d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Preserved lemons — Salty citrus (Fruits, 1-3mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Umeboshi plums — Sour-salty plum (Fruits, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Mango chutney — Tart mango (Fruits, 14-30d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Pineapple salsa — Zesty fruit (Fruits, 3-7d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Apple chutney — Tangy apple (Fruits, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Cranberry relish — Tart relish (Fruits, 3-7d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Pears — Soft tang (Fruits, 5-10d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Figs — Sweet-sour figs (Fruits, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Brined olives — Briny olives (Fruits, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Fermented Citrus — Bright citrus (Fruits, 1-3mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Blueberry jam — Tangy spread (Fruits, 3-7d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Apricots — Sour stonefruit (Fruits, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Persimmon — Fruity funk (Fruits, 7-21d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Watermelon rind pickles — Rind crunch (Fruits, 7-14d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Cherries — Tart cherries (Fruits, 5-10d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Shoyu — Savory soy sauce (Legumes & Soy, 6-18mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Tamari — Rich soy sauce (Legumes & Soy, 6-18mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Doubanjiang — Chili bean paste (Legumes & Soy, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Gochujang — Sweet chili paste (Legumes & Soy, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Tauco — Salted bean paste (Legumes & Soy, 1-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Meju blocks — Fermented soybean (Legumes & Soy, 2-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Douchi (black beans) — Salty black beans (Legumes & Soy, 1-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Furu (tofu cubes) — Creamy tofu cubes (Legumes & Soy, 1-3mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Tempeh gembus — Okara tempeh (Legumes & Soy, 24-48h, difficulty 3/5)
  • Stinky tofu — Pungent tofu (Legumes & Soy, 1-4w, difficulty 3/5)
  • Stinky tofu brine — Pungent brine (Legumes & Soy, 2-8w, difficulty 3/5)
  • Soybean oil cake — Alkaline soy cake (Legumes & Soy, 2-5d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Idli batter — Fluffy batter (Grains & Tubers, 12-24h, difficulty 1/5)
  • Dosa batter — Tangy batter (Grains & Tubers, 12-48h, difficulty 1/5)
  • Injera — Sour flatbread (Grains & Tubers, 2-5d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Gari (cassava) — Tangy granules (Grains & Tubers, 2-5d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Fufu (cassava) — Sour dough mass (Grains & Tubers, 2-5d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Pozol — Maize drink (Grains & Tubers, 1-3d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Kenkey — Sour corn dough (Grains & Tubers, 2-5d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Ogi (akamu) — Maize porridge (Grains & Tubers, 2-4d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Boza — Thick tangy drink (Grains & Tubers, 1-3d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Tapai ketan — Sweet rice ferment (Grains & Tubers, 2-4d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Tapai singkong — Sweet cassava (Grains & Tubers, 2-4d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Rejuvelac — Grain tonic (Grains & Tubers, 2-4d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Kvass bread — Light rye drink (Grains & Tubers, 2-5d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Corn relish — Crunchy relish (Grains & Tubers, 3-7d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Sweet Potato — Tangy tuber (Grains & Tubers, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Taro — Earthy taro (Grains & Tubers, 7-14d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Aged cheddar — Nutty cheese (Dairy, 6-18mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Gouda — Sweet-salty cheese (Dairy, 2-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Emmental — Eyes and nuttiness (Dairy, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Jarlsberg — Mild nutty cheese (Dairy, 2-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Blue cheese — Blue-veined bite (Dairy, 1-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Brie — Soft bloomy rind (Dairy, 3-8w, difficulty 2/5)
  • Camembert — Earthy soft cheese (Dairy, 3-8w, difficulty 2/5)
  • Roquefort — Sharp blue cheese (Dairy, 3-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Crème fraîche — Tangy cream (Dairy, 12-24h, difficulty 1/5)
  • Viili — Ropy cultured milk (Dairy, 12-24h, difficulty 2/5)
  • Filmjölk — Mild cultured milk (Dairy, 12-24h, difficulty 1/5)
  • Skyr — Thick cultured dairy (Dairy, 18-24h, difficulty 2/5)
  • Cultured butter — Tangy butter (Dairy, 12-24h, difficulty 2/5)
  • Ayran (cultured) — Savory yogurt drink (Dairy, 12-24h, difficulty 1/5)
  • Tibicos (milk) — Fizzy milk kefir (Dairy, 24-48h, difficulty 2/5)
  • Salami — Dry cured sausage (Meat & Poultry, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Pepperoni — Spicy cured sausage (Meat & Poultry, 1-3mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Chorizo curado — Smoky dry sausage (Meat & Poultry, 1-3mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Soppressata — Rustic cured meat (Meat & Poultry, 2-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Bresaola — Air-dried beef (Meat & Poultry, 2-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Biltong (fermented) — Tangy dried meat (Meat & Poultry, 3-10d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Sujuk — Garlicky sausage (Meat & Poultry, 2-8w, difficulty 3/5)
  • Chicken salami — Lean cured sausage (Meat & Poultry, 1-3mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Nuoc mam (fish sauce) — Umami liquid (Fish & Seafood, 6-24mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Garum — Ancient fish sauce (Fish & Seafood, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Bagoong — Shrimp paste (Fish & Seafood, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Belacan — Pungent shrimp paste (Fish & Seafood, 1-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Surströmming — Funky herring (Fish & Seafood, 3-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Hákarl — Cured shark (Fish & Seafood, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Shiokara (squid) — Salty seafood (Fish & Seafood, 7-30d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Bottarga — Cured roe (Fish & Seafood, 1-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Narezushi — Sour fish rice (Fish & Seafood, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Karasumi — Savory cured roe (Fish & Seafood, 1-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Colatura — Salty umami sauce (Condiments & Sauces, 6-24mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Katsuobushi — Smoky dried fish (Fish & Seafood, 1-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Trassi (shrimp paste) — Salted shrimp (Fish & Seafood, 1-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Salted egg yolks — Rich salted yolk (Eggs, 3-6w, difficulty 2/5)
  • Century egg — Alkaline cured egg (Eggs, 3-12w, difficulty 3/5)
  • Dawa-dawa (African locust) — Strong savory paste (Nuts & Seeds, 2-5d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Ogiri (melon seed) — Pungent seed paste (Nuts & Seeds, 2-5d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Cashew cheese (cultured) — Tangy nut cheese (Nuts & Seeds, 2-7d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Sunflower seed cheese — Seed cheese spread (Nuts & Seeds, 2-7d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Sesame Paste — Umami sesame (Nuts & Seeds, 7-21d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Shrub drinking vinegar — Tart syrup drink (Beverages, 3-7d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Apple cider — Fruity hard cider (Beverages, 2-6w, difficulty 2/5)
  • Pear cider (perry) — Light pear cider (Beverages, 2-6w, difficulty 2/5)
  • Ginger beer (yeast) — Spicy fizzy drink (Beverages, 3-7d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Kvass beet — Earthy tonic (Beverages, 3-7d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Amazake — Sweet rice drink (Beverages, 12-24h, difficulty 3/5)
  • Makgeolli — Cloudy rice wine (Beverages, 7-14d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Sake — Koji rice alcohol (Beverages, 3-8w, difficulty 3/5)
  • Beer — Yeasty malt drink (Beverages, 2-6w, difficulty 2/5)
  • Mead — Honey wine (Beverages, 1-6mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Pulque — Agave ferment (Beverages, 24-72h, difficulty 2/5)
  • Palm wine — Fresh palm ferment (Beverages, 24-72h, difficulty 2/5)
  • Tamarind vinegar — Tart vinegar (Beverages, 2-6w, difficulty 2/5)
  • Black tea (oxidized) — Oxidized tea leaf (Beverages, 6-24h, difficulty 2/5)
  • Pu-erh tea — Aged dark tea (Beverages, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Nukazuke rice bran bed — Bran pickling bed (Condiments & Sauces, 7-30d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Worcestershire sauce — Tangy savory sauce (Condiments & Sauces, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Shio koji — Savory koji seasoning (Condiments & Sauces, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Koji soy marinade — Umami marinade (Condiments & Sauces, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Sambal — Fiery chili paste (Condiments & Sauces, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Mustard — Tangy mustard (Condiments & Sauces, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Ketchup — Tangy ketchup (Condiments & Sauces, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Mayo — Umami mayo (Condiments & Sauces, 3-7d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Vanilla extract — Vanilla infusion (Sweets, 1-6mo, difficulty 1/5)
  • Cocoa beans — Cocoa precursor (Sweets, 3-7d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Aged ghee — Buttery funk (Condiments & Sauces, 1-3mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Garlic chili oil — Spicy infused oil (Condiments & Sauces, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Garlic black (aged) — Sweet black garlic (Herbs & Spices, 3-6w, difficulty 3/5)
  • Fermented Herb Paste — Green herb spread (Herbs & Spices, 7-14d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Ginger Paste — Tangy ginger (Herbs & Spices, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Turmeric Paste — Earthy turmeric (Herbs & Spices, 5-10d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Black pepper sauce — Peppery sauce (Herbs & Spices, 2-6w, difficulty 2/5)
  • Garlic scapes — Sour scapes (Herbs & Spices, 7-14d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Shoyu koji mushrooms — Umami mushrooms (Mushrooms & Fungi, 7-21d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Fermented Shiitake — Tangy fungi (Mushrooms & Fungi, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Chanterelles — Forest tang (Mushrooms & Fungi, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Salted truffles — Aromatic funk (Mushrooms & Fungi, 7-21d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Fermented Celery — Crunchy celery (Vegetables, 7-14d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Kohlrabi — Sharp kohlrabi (Vegetables, 7-14d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Fennel — Anise crunch (Vegetables, 7-14d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Zucchini — Tangy squash (Vegetables, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Squash — Sour gourd (Vegetables, 7-14d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Pumpkin — Tangy pumpkin (Vegetables, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Cabbage slaw — Crisp slaw (Vegetables, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Mustard greens pickled — Pungent greens (Vegetables, 7-14d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Collard greens pickled — Sour greens (Vegetables, 7-14d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Kale — Tangy kale (Vegetables, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Chard — Sour chard (Vegetables, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Leek — Mild onion (Vegetables, 7-14d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Scallions — Tangy greens (Vegetables, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Eggplant — Sour eggplant (Vegetables, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Bell Peppers — Crunchy peppers (Vegetables, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Chili Peppers — Fiery tang (Vegetables, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Cucumber relish — Sour relish (Vegetables, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Artichoke — Briny artichoke (Vegetables, 14-30d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Broccoli — Tangy florets (Vegetables, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Cabbage leaves pickled — Sour leaves (Vegetables, 7-14d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Papaya — Tropical tang (Fruits, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Guava — Sour guava (Fruits, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Lychee — Floral sour (Fruits, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Rambutan — Sweet-sour fruit (Fruits, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Dragonfruit — Mild tropical (Fruits, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Kiwi — Sharp kiwi (Fruits, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Passionfruit — Acidic fruit (Fruits, 3-7d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Pomegranate — Tart jewels (Fruits, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Grapefruit — Bitter citrus (Fruits, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Orange peel pickled — Aromatic peel (Fruits, 14-30d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Banana mash — Fruity mash (Fruits, 3-7d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Jackfruit — Pungent fruit (Fruits, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Durian — Strong aroma (Fruits, 7-21d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Fermented Starfruit — Tart crunch (Fruits, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Tamarillo — Sharp berry (Fruits, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Mulberries — Sour berries (Fruits, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Blackberries — Wild tang (Fruits, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Gooseberries — Tart berries (Fruits, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Doenjang — Deep savory paste (Legumes & Soy, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Fermented Lupin Beans — Bitter-sour beans (Legumes & Soy, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Chickpeas — Tangy legumes (Legumes & Soy, 7-14d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Lentils — Sour lentils (Legumes & Soy, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Mung Beans — Light tang (Legumes & Soy, 5-10d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Black Lentils — Earthy sour (Legumes & Soy, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Soy yogurt — Plant yogurt (Legumes & Soy, 12-24h, difficulty 2/5)
  • Soy cream — Tangy soy (Legumes & Soy, 12-24h, difficulty 2/5)
  • Pea miso — Pea umami (Legumes & Soy, 3-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Fermented Fava Beans — Hearty sour (Legumes & Soy, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Adzuki Beans — Sweet-sour bean (Legumes & Soy, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Black soybeans — Rich umami (Legumes & Soy, 1-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Soy curd skin — Tangy tofu skin (Legumes & Soy, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Barley mash — Sour grain mash (Grains & Tubers, 3-7d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Millet porridge — Tangy porridge (Grains & Tubers, 2-4d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Sorghum — Sour grain (Grains & Tubers, 3-7d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Rye mash — Sharp rye (Grains & Tubers, 3-7d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Wheat bran — Tangy bran (Grains & Tubers, 3-7d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Oat mash — Sour oats (Grains & Tubers, 3-7d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Rice water — Cloudy sour (Grains & Tubers, 24-48h, difficulty 1/5)
  • Corn dough — Sour masa (Grains & Tubers, 2-5d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Teff mash — Earthy sour (Grains & Tubers, 2-5d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fermented Buckwheat — Nutty tang (Grains & Tubers, 3-7d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Quinoa — Light sour (Grains & Tubers, 3-7d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fermented Amaranth — Grainy tang (Grains & Tubers, 3-7d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Barley malt — Malty sweet (Grains & Tubers, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Coconut milk yogurt — Plant yogurt (Dairy, 24-48h, difficulty 2/5)
  • Almond milk yogurt — Nutty yogurt (Dairy, 24-48h, difficulty 2/5)
  • Cream cheese — Tangy spread (Dairy, 2-5d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Cultured buttermilk — Light sour milk (Dairy, 12-24h, difficulty 1/5)
  • Cultured sour cream — Thick tangy cream (Dairy, 12-24h, difficulty 1/5)
  • Aged gruyere — Nutty alpine cheese (Dairy, 6-18mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Aged comte — Complex cheese (Dairy, 6-24mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Aged mimolette — Hard orange cheese (Dairy, 6-18mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Aged havarti — Buttery cheese (Dairy, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Aged asiago — Sharp hard cheese (Dairy, 6-18mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Dry cured duck — Air-dried duck (Meat & Poultry, 2-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Duck prosciutto — Savory duck ham (Meat & Poultry, 2-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Turkey sausage — Lean cured meat (Meat & Poultry, 1-3mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Beef sausage — Classic cured beef (Meat & Poultry, 1-3mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Lamb sausage — Rich lamb sausage (Meat & Poultry, 1-3mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Ginger bug soda — Naturally fizzy ginger soda (Beverages, 2-5d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Kvass — Bread-based sour drink (Beverages, 2-5d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Kanji — Spiced carrot drink (Beverages, 3-7d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Tibicos — Sugar-water kefir (Beverages, 24-48h, difficulty 1/5)
  • Switchel — Vinegar ginger drink (Beverages, 7-14d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Drinking shrub — Sweet drinking vinegar (Beverages, 1-2wk, difficulty 1/5)
  • Fire cider — Spicy herbal tonic (Beverages, 2-4wk, difficulty 2/5)
  • Herbal kombucha — Herbal tea ferment (Beverages, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Berry kombucha — Fruit kombucha (Beverages, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Green tea kombucha — Light kombucha (Beverages, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Coffee kombucha — Tangy coffee soda (Beverages, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Hibiscus kombucha — Floral kombucha (Beverages, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Mint kefir soda — Cooling probiotic soda (Beverages, 24-48h, difficulty 1/5)
  • Lemon kefir soda — Citrus kefir soda (Beverages, 24-48h, difficulty 1/5)
  • Cola kefir — Herbal fizzy drink (Beverages, 24-48h, difficulty 1/5)
  • Barley kvass — Grain soda (Beverages, 2-5d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Whey soda — Dairy probiotic soda (Beverages, 2-5d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Lemonade soda — Fizzy citrus drink (Beverages, 2-5d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Limeade soda — Tart lime soda (Beverages, 2-5d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Berry soda — Fruity fizzy drink (Beverages, 2-5d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Ginger tonic — Spicy probiotic (Beverages, 2-5d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Turmeric tonic — Golden root tonic (Beverages, 2-5d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Chai kombucha — Spiced tea kombucha (Beverages, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Oat water — Soft probiotic drink (Beverages, 2-5d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Rice drink — Sweet grain beverage (Beverages, 3-7d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Hard apple cider — Dry apple alcohol (Beverages, 2-6wk, difficulty 2/5)
  • Hydromel — Light honey beer (Beverages, 2-4wk, difficulty 2/5)
  • Banana wine — Fruity tropical wine (Beverages, 2-4wk, difficulty 2/5)
  • Honey vinegar — Floral acidic vinegar (Vinegars, 3-6mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Apple cider vinegar — Sharp apple vinegar (Vinegars, 2-4mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Rice vinegar — Mild rice vinegar (Vinegars, 2-4mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Red wine vinegar — Rich wine vinegar (Vinegars, 2-4mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • White wine vinegar — Light wine vinegar (Vinegars, 2-4mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Balsamic vinegar — Sweet thick vinegar (Vinegars, 6-24mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Black vinegar — Dark malt vinegar (Vinegars, 3-6mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Coconut vinegar — Tropical vinegar (Vinegars, 2-4mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Pineapple vinegar — Fruity vinegar (Vinegars, 2-4mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Mango vinegar — Sweet sharp vinegar (Vinegars, 2-4mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Raspberry vinegar — Berry vinegar (Vinegars, 2-4mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Plum vinegar — Fruity vinegar (Vinegars, 3-6mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Chickpea miso — Nutty legume umami paste (Pastes & Sauces, 3-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Lentil miso — Earthy fermented paste (Pastes & Sauces, 3-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Black bean paste — Deep savory paste (Pastes & Sauces, 1-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Broad bean paste — Rich fermented bean paste (Pastes & Sauces, 1-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Adzuki bean paste — Sweet umami bean paste (Pastes & Sauces, 1-6mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Garlic paste — Pungent fermented garlic (Pastes & Sauces, 7-30d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Ginger paste — Spicy aromatic paste (Pastes & Sauces, 7-30d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Chili paste — Hot fermented condiment (Pastes & Sauces, 14-90d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Paprika paste — Smoky red paste (Pastes & Sauces, 14-90d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Tomato paste — Rich fermented tomato (Pastes & Sauces, 14-60d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Carrot paste — Sweet tangy paste (Pastes & Sauces, 7-30d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Beet paste — Earthy red paste (Pastes & Sauces, 7-30d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Turnip paste — Sharp root paste (Pastes & Sauces, 7-30d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Radish paste — Peppery tangy paste (Pastes & Sauces, 7-30d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Onion paste — Sweet savory paste (Pastes & Sauces, 7-30d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Leek paste — Mild onion paste (Pastes & Sauces, 7-30d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Mushroom paste — Deep fungal umami (Pastes & Sauces, 14-90d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Truffle paste — Luxury umami spread (Pastes & Sauces, 14-90d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Seaweed paste — Marine umami (Pastes & Sauces, 14-60d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Kelp paste — Salty ocean paste (Pastes & Sauces, 14-60d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Nori paste — Savory seaweed paste (Pastes & Sauces, 14-60d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Herb paste — Green aromatic paste (Pastes & Sauces, 14-60d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Basil paste — Sweet herbal spread (Pastes & Sauces, 14-60d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Cilantro paste — Fresh green paste (Pastes & Sauces, 14-60d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Mint paste — Cooling herbal paste (Pastes & Sauces, 14-60d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Dill paste — Grassy fermented herb (Pastes & Sauces, 14-60d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Curry paste — Spiced fermented blend (Pastes & Sauces, 14-90d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Spice paste — Warming aromatic paste (Pastes & Sauces, 14-90d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Mustard paste — Sharp fermented mustard (Pastes & Sauces, 7-30d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Horseradish paste — Hot root paste (Pastes & Sauces, 7-30d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Wasabi paste — Sharp green condiment (Pastes & Sauces, 7-30d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Sesame paste — Nutty umami spread (Pastes & Sauces, 1-3mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Sunflower seed paste — Rich seed umami (Pastes & Sauces, 1-3mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Pumpkin seed paste — Earthy seed paste (Pastes & Sauces, 1-3mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Flaxseed paste — Omega-rich umami (Pastes & Sauces, 1-3mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Hemp seed paste — Nutty green paste (Pastes & Sauces, 1-3mo, difficulty 2/5)
  • Fish sauce — Clear umami liquid (Pastes & Sauces, 6-24mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Anchovy sauce — Salty fish essence (Pastes & Sauces, 6-18mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Shrimp paste — Pungent seafood paste (Pastes & Sauces, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Krill paste — Ocean umami concentrate (Pastes & Sauces, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Oyster sauce — Thick seafood glaze (Pastes & Sauces, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Clam sauce — Briny shellfish sauce (Pastes & Sauces, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Crab paste — Savory crustacean paste (Pastes & Sauces, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Lobster paste — Rich seafood spread (Pastes & Sauces, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Vegetable garum — Plant-based umami sauce (Pastes & Sauces, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Mushroom garum — Fungal umami liquid (Pastes & Sauces, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Seaweed garum — Marine umami sauce (Pastes & Sauces, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Chili garum — Hot savory liquid (Pastes & Sauces, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Garlic garum — Pungent umami sauce (Pastes & Sauces, 3-12mo, difficulty 3/5)
  • Pine needle tonic — Forest citrus probiotic (Medicinal & Tonics, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Spruce tip tonic — Resinous green drink (Medicinal & Tonics, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Birch sap tonic — Mineral tree drink (Medicinal & Tonics, 3-7d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Dandelion root tonic — Bitter digestive tonic (Medicinal & Tonics, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Burdock root tonic — Earthy detox drink (Medicinal & Tonics, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Ginseng tonic — Adaptogenic ferment (Medicinal & Tonics, 14-30d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Astragalus tonic — Immune herbal drink (Medicinal & Tonics, 14-30d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Reishi tonic — Mushroom immune tonic (Medicinal & Tonics, 30-90d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Chaga tonic — Dark forest tea (Medicinal & Tonics, 30-90d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Cordyceps tonic — Energy fungus drink (Medicinal & Tonics, 30-90d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Elderberry tonic — Antiviral berry ferment (Medicinal & Tonics, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Rosehip tonic — Vitamin C drink (Medicinal & Tonics, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Hawthorn berry tonic — Heart herbal tonic (Medicinal & Tonics, 14-30d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Schisandra tonic — Five-flavor adaptogen (Medicinal & Tonics, 14-30d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Goji berry tonic — Sweet immune tonic (Medicinal & Tonics, 14-30d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Sea buckthorn tonic — Omega-rich sour drink (Medicinal & Tonics, 14-30d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Tulsi tonic — Holy basil ferment (Medicinal & Tonics, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Ashwagandha tonic — Stress-relief tonic (Medicinal & Tonics, 14-30d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Nettle tonic — Green mineral drink (Medicinal & Tonics, 7-21d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Yarrow tonic — Herbal wound tonic (Medicinal & Tonics, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Wormwood tonic — Bitter ceremonial brew (Medicinal & Tonics, 14-30d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Kudzu root tonic — Soothing herbal drink (Medicinal & Tonics, 14-30d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Licorice root tonic — Sweet herbal tonic (Medicinal & Tonics, 14-30d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Sarsaparilla tonic — Root beer base (Medicinal & Tonics, 14-30d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Chicory root tonic — Coffee-like tonic (Medicinal & Tonics, 7-21d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Ginger root tonic — Warming digestif (Medicinal & Tonics, 7-21d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Turmeric root tonic — Anti-inflammatory drink (Medicinal & Tonics, 7-21d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Angelica root tonic — Bitter aromatic tonic (Medicinal & Tonics, 14-30d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Valerian root tonic — Sleep herbal ferment (Medicinal & Tonics, 14-30d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Holy wood tonic — Amazonian ceremonial brew (Medicinal & Tonics, 7-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Moringa leaf tonic — Green nutrition drink (Medicinal & Tonics, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Neem leaf tonic — Ayurvedic bitter ferment (Medicinal & Tonics, 14-30d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Gotu kola tonic — Brain herbal tonic (Medicinal & Tonics, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Butterfly pea tonic — Blue antioxidant drink (Medicinal & Tonics, 7-21d, difficulty 1/5)
  • Blue lotus tonic — Relaxing ceremonial tea (Medicinal & Tonics, 14-30d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Maca root tonic — Andean energy drink (Medicinal & Tonics, 14-30d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Rhodiola tonic — Stress resilience tonic (Medicinal & Tonics, 14-30d, difficulty 3/5)
  • Damiana tonic — Mood herbal ferment (Medicinal & Tonics, 14-30d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Cacao pulp wine — Chocolate fruit ferment (Heritage Ferments, 5-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Agave sap wine — Traditional pulque base (Heritage Ferments, 5-14d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Mesquite pod wine — Desert sweet brew (Heritage Ferments, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)
  • Baobab fruit wine — African superfruit wine (Heritage Ferments, 7-21d, difficulty 2/5)