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4 fermented foods to add to the Christmas spread

4 fermented foods to add to the Christmas spread

December 09 2019
Christmas is coming! A day where we all overeat, overdrink and indulge in sweets and treats. It’s a great time for fr...
All about kefir

All about kefir

October 07 2019
Fermentation is not just about turning your vegetable garden into something deliciously healthy to eat. You can also ...
Symbiota Sauerkraut Recipe

Symbiota Sauerkraut Recipe

October 06 2019
What you need: Sharp knife, large bowl/bucket, chopping board, cabbage, carrots, Symbiota Kraut Mix, Symbiota Salt. ...
Fermented Lunchbox Treats

Fermented Lunchbox Treats

September 30 2019
If you’ve started your fermentation journey, chances are you know the importance of feeding your bodyhealthy, nourish...
Fermented foods. What's the point?

Fermented foods. What's the point?

August 16 2019
Fermentation is an ancient technique of preserving foods. Fermented foods include yogurts, kimchi, cheeses, sauerkrau...
Ginger Bug Recipe

Ginger Bug Recipe

June 27 2019
Ginger Bug Our ginger bug has shown to be really popular and a must in our household. Since running fermentation clas...
Fermentation Pots

Fermentation Pots

June 23 2019
Symbiota is really excited to introduce fresh and beautiful looking fermentation pots to the New Zealand market. Symb...
Symbiota Vegan and Gluten-Free Choc Brownies

Symbiota Vegan and Gluten-Free Choc Brownies

May 01 2019
  WET INGREDIENTS1 medium size roasted sweet potato (peeled)1 small banana1 tsp vanilla extract1 cup peanut butter or...
Are your diet drinks making you fat?

Are your diet drinks making you fat?

March 23 2019
Are your diet drinks making you fat? With the broadcasted negative information on sugar, drinks companies having inc...
Where do cows get their calcium from?

Where do cows get their calcium from?

March 20 2019
Haven’t we always been told that we need to drink milk for our calcium requirements? So, if humans need to drink mil...
Gut Health Bullshit!

Gut Health Bullshit!

March 07 2019
Last night, while passing the TV I noticed a breakfast cereal advertisement promoting a high fibre cereal for improve...
15 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

15 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

March 05 2019
1. Helps with losing weight and belly fat 2. Fights fungus and harmful bacteria 3. Used as a natural deodorant 4. ...
Fermentation. What’s all the buzz?

Fermentation. What’s all the buzz?

February 28 2019
Fermentation. What’s all the buzz? With an increasing interest in fermentation, one could almost believe this is a wh...
Opening Windows…

Opening Windows…

February 26 2019
Opening Windows…We’ve all heard the “open the window to get some fresh air in here”. But have you ever thought of it ...
Prebiotics VS probiotics??

Prebiotics VS probiotics??

February 25 2019
Prebiotics VS probiotics??Most of us have had the importance of probiotics drummed into us. But what about prebiotics...
What we eat

What we eat

February 21 2019
At the foundation of our health is what we eat. As with all living organisms and working machines; their output and ...