We’re an Oregon-based company that grows and sells starter cultures, as well as supplies for fermentation. We’ve put our years of culturing knowledge and experience to work for you. Let us help you take out the guesswork.

We are on a mission to spread the word about the benefits of homemade fermented foods. We offer a wide range of starter cultures for the home user. Making your own probiotic-rich foods not only saves you money, but helps to populate your gut with healthy flora. Adding beneficial bacteria to your diet not only aids with digestion, but can bolster your immune system, metabolism, and overall health. Everything starts with the gut 😄

Events

This year we will be participating in the Oregon Fermentation Festival!  The Oregon Fermentation Festival is a family-friendly, day-long outdoor harvest festival of fermented foods and beverages. Now in its third year, it is the biggest fermentation festival the Pacific Northwest has ever seen!

If you want to come see us and check out the festival tickets are available at oregonfermentationfestival.com/tickets/.  Enter the code NWFERMENTS when purchasing and get 10% off!  So come have fun, learn some amazing things, and meet fellow fermenters.

Farmers Markets: Come See Us!

Come down to your local farmer’s market and check out our booth!

• 7/23,   Sunday          Milwaukie Farmer’s Market

• 8/19, Saturday      Oregon City Farmer’s Market

• 8/20, Sunday          Milwaukie Farmer’s Market

Mother Earth News Fair

August 5th and 6th in Albany, OR, with over 150 vendors & workshops (including us!) come see it for yourself. www.motherearthnewsfair.com

Classes in Oregon City

Learn how to make water kefir, kombucha, and more with the pros, and meet some new people while you’re at it! Sign up by emailing info@nwferments.com or call us 844-558-2752.

• 7/17, Monday at 6:30 pm  Water Kefir

• 7/31, Monday at 6:30 pm  Kombucha

All of these types of fermentation will add good bacteria to your menu.

Want to stay dairy free? Water Kefir and kombucha are delicious beverages that are easy to add to your regimen. Tempeh and vegan yogurt are also great options. And who doesn’t love sourdough? Sourdough starter isn’t just for bread baking- use it to perk up your pancakes, biscuits, waffles, etc.

Gluten isn’t for you? We’ve got a gluten-free brown rice sourdough starter.

Love it all? There are several varieties of yogurt starters for experimentation, as well as cheese cultures- if you’re feeling funky 😄

We hope you find our site to be useful & educational. We welcome your comments, feedback and love 😄

Check out our guide to getting started and better understanding your cultures here!

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