Lacto-Fermented (Wild-) vs. Cultured Fermentation

The future of plant-based Food Fermentation: What if we could transform the humblest of ingredients - vegetables, but also grains, legumes, seeds - into living, health-boosting probiotics, nutritional powerhouses and carriers of new complex aromas and profound umami experience? Are you ready to discover how? This evening invites you into the luminous crossroads of culinary delight and microbial science, where ancient wisdom meets contemporary food innovation. Hosted by Zoa Culture, this exclusive workshop explores the dynamic tension and synergy between wild fermentation and culture(d) precision, shedding light on how plant-based ingredients, even beyond vegetables, can become deeply nourishing, richly flavorful, and functionally transformative. 🧬 A Journey Through Microbial Alchemy Wild vs. Cultured Fermentation: Discover the microbial ecosystems that define each process, from ambient spontaneity to purpose-driven culture design, and the distinct gastronomic and nutritional profiles they create. The Biotic Continuum: Prebiotics, Probiotics, Postbiotics: Unpack the cutting-edge science of gut health, immune modulation, and metabolic balance through the lens of microbial symbiosis. The Architecture of Umami: Trace the enzymatic breakdown of plant proteins into glutamate-rich compounds that yield deep, resonant flavor, the kind that lingers on the palate and nourishes far beyond the plate. Beyond Vegetables: The Forgotten Fermentables: Engage with fermentation techniques for a variety of pulses, grains, nuts, seeds, and vegetables, expanding the canvas of your culinary and nutritional repertoire. Precision Meets Intuition: Learn elegant, replicable techniques for fermenting at home or with colleagues, combining empirical control with the intuitive rhythm of microbial life. 🍷 Your Evening Includes: 🫙 Personalized Ferments to Take Home (Please bring 1-2 clean glass jars) 🍽️ Curated Tasting Sampling both wild and Zoa-fermented creations that reveal flavor depth and microbial vitality 📖 Elegant Handouts With protocols, scientific insight, and original recipes to inspire continued exploration 🎟️ Price: CHF 85 per person 30% reduction for students Register now via Eventfrog - limited to an intimate group for optimal engagement This is not just a workshop. It is a microbial salon, an invitation to taste the invisible, to work with Nature's most sophisticated chemists and allies, and to harness fermentation not merely as preservation, but as deep Transformation and Transcendence. Join us. And taste the Alchemy of Life.