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Books · Preservation
The Art of Fermentation
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Sandor Ellix Katz · Updated August 2026
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Why it earned a place
It teaches patterns, safety, and cultural context so readers can understand fermentation rather than merely follow recipes.
- Best for
- Vegetables, grains, dairy, beverages, and preservation study
- Material / format
- Hardcover · 528 pages · ISBN 9781603582865
- Know before buying
- Use current food-safety guidance for commercial production
Price · checked August 18, 2026See current price
Sold out. The last supplier inventory check showed no stock or no available purchase route. This item cannot be ordered until availability is confirmed.
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