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Episode 11: Kimchi. History, fermentation science and why it’s more than “spicy cabbage”
Episode Description
Kimchi is often treated like a trendy fermented side dish, but it started as a practical survival food and became a cultural cornerstone long before it hit Western grocery stores. In this episode, we go deep into kimchi’s historical roots, how it evolved over time, the science of fermentation, what “probiotics” actually means and what human research suggests about potential health effects.
In this episode
What kimchi is
The early history of kimchi and how it evolved over time
The chili pepper timeline
Traditional kimchi-making and storage methods vs modern refrigeration…
The skinny
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