THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE
The art of pickling dates back over 4,000 years as it has been said to hold a host of health benefits, while also helping to reduce waste, by preserving food. For example, Roman emperor Caesar would feed his troops pickles to improve their spiritual and physical strength, while Egyptian ruler Cleopatra consumed a steady diet of fermented foods as she believed they increased her beauty. Nowadays, fermented food is celebrated for its high levels of probiotic bacteria, which promotes a healthy gut and digestive systems.