{"product_id":"the-science-of-fermentation","title":"The Science of Fermentation","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\" style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the marvellous microbial world of fermented foods, from miso and shoyu to sourdough, sauerkraut and kimchi in this comprehensive guide curated by Robin Sherriff of The Fermenters Guild and Slow Sauce.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder now\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e and we'll throw in a free £5 gift voucher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fermented products from Slow Sauce and Hodmedod\" href=\"\/collections\/ferments\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTry miso and shoyu produced by Robin Sherriff at Slow Sauce...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" id=\"scope_book_description\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A rich resource that enlightens and inspires' \u003cbr\u003eMark Diacono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery culture has a long history of fermentation, from kimchi to beer, kombucha to kefir, and sourdough to soy sauce, but rarely do we contemplate the complex science behind these everyday treats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn The Science of Fermentation, author and CEO of the Fermenters Guild, Robin Sherriff dives into the complex microbiology and chemistry behind essential ferments, revealing the invisible ecosystems that shape flavour, preserve food, and enrich our diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how fermented food and drinks have changed our palates and health forever, explore scientific processes behind your favourite pickles, and discover how to recreate them in your own kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith recipes for more than 30 ferments, step-by-step photography, tips and troubleshooting advice, plus a foreword by Dr Johnny Drain and contributions from experts from around the world, including James Read, Kenji Morimoto, Kirsten K. Shockey, Mark Dredge, and Olia Hercules. This book provides everything you need to understand and explore the alchemy of fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShortlisted for the André Simon Food Book Awards 2025 and featured on BBC Radio 4's Food Programme in January 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Dorling Kindersley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9780241727287\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: \u003cspan itemprop=\"numberOfPages\"\u003e224\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 221 x 263mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: \u003cspan itemprop=\"inLanguage\"\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Robin Sherriff","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":57861343150454,"sku":"X-BSOF\/HB","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/The_Science_of_Fermentation_by_Robin_Sherriff_3x2_bd4ee779-9c55-473b-91f2-fa96fae72708.png?v=1778624207","url":"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/products\/the-science-of-fermentation","provider":"Hodmedod's Wholefoods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}