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Best books to learn Vegetable fermentation, in order

Fermentation is guided decomposition — salt, time, and microbes doing the work. Learn the science once and every vegetable becomes an ingredient with a future.

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How should I approach learning vegetable fermentation?
Fermentation is guided decomposition — salt, time, and microbes doing the work. Learn the science once and every vegetable becomes an ingredient with a future.
What's a good book to start vegetable fermentation with?
A strong starting point is The Science of Cooking by Stuart Farrimond. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after vegetable fermentation?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Canning & food preservation, Hot sauce making, Homebrewing beer.

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