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  • Published: 11 September 2025
  • ISBN: 9781529932201
  • Imprint: Vintage Digital
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $60.00
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Ferment

The Life-Changing Power of Microbes

  • Tim Spector




From the world-leading gut scientist and bestselling author of Food For Life, Spoon-Fed and The Diet Myth, an introduction to the life-changing benefits of fermentation

Tim Spector is on a mission to bring fermenting into our lives and kitchens. Drawing on the latest science and his own experiments, Ferment is an accessible introduction to the life-changing benefits of fermentation - for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Fermenting is one of the most ancient, nutritious and cheap techniques for preparing and preserving food and drink. With little more than time, patience and basic equipment, the humblest of ingredients can be transformed into nutritious foods with an astonishing range of benefits for our gut health, immunity and daily mood.

Including practical tips and some of his favourite recipes, Ferment cuts through myths and misunderstanding to help us navigate the fascinating world of ferments and shows how they can help improve our health, our meal times and our planet.

  • Published: 11 September 2025
  • ISBN: 9781529932201
  • Imprint: Vintage Digital
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $60.00
Categories:

Praise for Ferment

Tim Spector makes healthy eating exhilarating, empowering and achievable

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, praise for FOOD FOR LIFE

Tim Spector has been exploding the myths around food and health for years

The Times, praise for FOOD FOR LIFE

The nutrition revolution is well underway and Tim Spector is one of the visionaries leading the way. His writing is illuminating and so incredibly timely

Yotam Ottolenghi, praise for SPOON-FED

I love this book just SO much. Fermentation is the original wellness hack - and Tim reminds us that the best health breakthroughs can begin in a jar.

Liz Earle

The master of gut health and intelligent eating, Tim Spector makes the science of fermentation, and the goodness it can bring you, exciting to read about, and the recipes are so tempting and accessible that you’ll want to have a go for sure

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

A super healthy and tasty gift for you and your gut microbiome - discover the joy of fermenting with Tim's expert guidance

Dr Clare Bailey Mosley

No one knows more about fermenting than Tim Spector - his insights have been life-changing for me

Davina McCall