Live Cultures
Live cultures are the heart and soul of fermented foods, and they bring so much to the table! These good bacteria not only enhance the flavours of your favourite foods but also support gut health, improve digestion, and boost overall wellness. Whether you're a seasoned fermentation enthusiast or just starting your fermentation adventure, adding live cultures to your kitchen is an exciting way to nourish your body with nature’s probiotics.
We’ve offer two of the most popular and beneficial live culture products - Kombucha SCOBY and Sourdough Starter - to bring you the highest-quality, probiotic-rich cultures for your homemade ferments.
FAQs About Live Culture
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Live cultures are beneficial bacteria and yeast that are used in the fermentation process to create probiotics. They help promote a healthy gut, improve digestion, and provide a wide range of health benefits. Live cultures are essential for making fermented foods and drinks like kombucha and sourdough bread.
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Live cultures are full of probiotics that help promote a healthy gut, improve digestion, and support the immune system. Fermented foods made with live cultures also enhance nutrient absorption, improve energy levels, and contribute to overall wellness.
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Absolutely! Both our Kombucha SCOBY and Sourdough Starter are naturally gluten-free (though the bread you make with the starter will contain gluten). Kombucha is also dairy-free and vegan, making it a great choice for a variety of dietary needs. Always check the ingredients of the products you pair with these live cultures to ensure they meet your specific dietary preferences.
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Yes, live cultures are a type of probiotic. Probiotics refer to beneficial bacteria and yeast that can help improve gut health. All live cultures are probiotics, but not all probiotics are necessarily classified as live cultures. The key distinction is that live cultures are specifically used in the fermentation of foods, while probiotics can also refer to supplements or other sources of beneficial microorganisms.