Fermentation Tips

What if we told you that fermenting could change the way you see food? Explore the world of fermenting with our top 6 reasons why it's worth learning. From boosting flavors to supporting gut health, discover how fermenting goes beyond simple preparation—it's a journey of connection to our food.

Learn practical ways to keep mold at bay in your homemade ferments. Explore simple yet effective methods for mold prevention and ensure your fermentation projects stay healthy and trouble-free.

Discover the goodness of kombucha for gut health and get inspired to make your own!

Join Our Thriving Fermentation Community: The Weekly Ferment by Masontops. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newest venture, "The Weekly Ferment by Masontops" Facebook Group! If you have a passion for all things fermentation – from tangy sauerkraut to probiotic-rich kombucha – this community is tailor-made for you.

Fermented salsa is a flavourful and nutritious twist on traditional salsa. With the added benefits of fermentation, it's a great way to support gut health while enjoying a tasty snack or topping for your favourite dishes. Give this recipe a try and discover the delicious world of fermented foods!

Fermentation tips & tricks that will help you to successfully complete your ferment and a list of seasonal (winter) vegetables that are great for fermenting.  

Food preservation is not something new, although methods may vary.

Today we are teaching you four easy and effective ways to preserve fruits and vegetables you grow during the gardening season.

The method you choose depends on what you want to do with the food when it comes the time to eat it.

Mason jars come in a number of different shapes and sizes, but the one thing they have in common is mouth size: wide or regular. Although the sizing is simple, the incredible number of options can make selecting the right one complicated.

In this article we outline 4 different Mason jar styles and what we recommend them for so you know exactly what to get! 

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If you're confused about Mason jar sizes, know that you're not alone! Our top product-related question is always about Mason jar mouth sizes.

To make shopping a little easier, we've put together this handy guide to determine what size mouth your Mason jars have with links to their corresponding Masontops products...

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There’s a reason why we, Masontops, built our entire company around the Mason jar and it’s not because it makes for a cute name.

Mason jars are the best vessel for fermenting food and here are all the reasons why.

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