Fermentation as a food preservation method has become increasingly popular for it's health benefits. Fermentation doesn't require an added acidic liquid or heat, and can be accomplished with as little as a container and salt (although more typically goes into it). It's one of the oldest and most basic means of preserving food. The process typically takes longer than pickling and ultimately alters the food's color, flavor, and texture. Fruits and vegetables contain natural bacteria that, when deprived of air, can suppress and inhibit the growth of other microbes that would cause spoilage. During the fermentation process, these natural bacteria…
