Fermenting your own food is one of the oldest, safest, and most effective ways to preserve nutrients and support gut health. Symbiota’s 2L Ceramic Fermentation Crock is a custom-designed fermentation pot created to help you make safe, probiotic-rich fermented foods at home with ease, confidence, and beautiful results.

Perfect for beginners and experienced fermenters alike, this crock creates the ideal environment for long, slow ferments, allowing beneficial bacteria to thrive while minimising mould and oxygen exposure.

Why Ferment Your Own Foods?

Fermentation has been practiced for thousands of years across all cultures to preserve food through seasons, scarcity, and change. Today, it offers even more benefits:

• Preserves fresh vegetables naturally
• Increases nutrient density and bioavailability
• Produces probiotic-rich foods that support digestion, gut health, and immunity
• Connects you to traditional food wisdom and slow, mindful food preparation

By fermenting vegetables at home, you transform simple produce into living, gut-healing foods.

Why Use a Ceramic Fermentation Crock?

Fermentation crocks are widely considered the best method for fermenting vegetables safely and successfully.

Symbiota’s thick ceramic fermentation pots provide:

• Stable temperatures for consistent fermentation
• A dark environment that encourages beneficial bacteria
• Reduced oxygen exposure for cleaner, safer ferments
• Long-term durability and hygiene

Unlike jars or plastic containers, ceramic crocks are ideal for long ferments like sauerkraut, kimchi, and preserved vegetables.

Why Symbiota Fermentation Crocks Are Superior

Symbiota crocks are custom-designed by our founder to address the common shortcomings of standard fermentation pots; combining function, safety, and aesthetics.

Features & Benefits

• Custom-designed for successful fermentation
• Made from pristine white ceramic
• Fully glazed with food-grade, non-toxic glaze (tested & certified by NZ laboratory)
• Includes glazed ceramic weights to keep vegetables submerged and prevent mould
• Traditional water moat seal to minimise oxygen exposure
• Easy to clean, hygienic, and durable
• Beautiful design to complement any kitchen bench
• Includes a 25-page recipe book & instructions
• Packaged in eco-friendly, sustainable packaging
• Includes one-to-one support via email or phone

What Can I Ferment in the 2L Crock?

The 2L fermentation crock ferments approximately 1.8–2kg of vegetables, making it ideal for:

• Sauerkraut
• Kimchi
• Fermented vegetables
• Small-batch food preservation

This size is perfect if you’re new to fermentation, fermenting smaller amounts, or enjoy rotating fresh batches regularly.

Choosing the Right Crock Size

• 2L: Ferments 1.8–2kg (ideal for beginners or small households)

• 4.5L: Ferments 4–4.5kg (best for frequent fermenters)

• 7L: Ferments 6–7kg (ideal for gardeners or large families)

For best probiotic diversity, sauerkraut should be fermented at 18–20°C for at least 3 weeks. If you’d like help choosing the right size, our team is happy to support you.

At Symbiota, we believe fermentation should feel safe, supported, and empowering. With thoughtfully designed tools, detailed education, and ongoing support, you’ll feel confident creating gut-healthy, probiotic-rich fermented foods at home.

Start fermenting with confidence using the Symbiota 2L Ceramic Fermentation Crock – where tradition, science, and beautiful design come together.