What is the most effective way to store my cultured vegetables?
UThe very best way to store you veggies is to put them at the back of the refrigerator away from any freeze zones. Do not store your veggies on the refrigerator door. It’s warmer there and the veggies will continue to culture. This isn’t a “bad” thing, but if you like your veggies the way they arrived (taste, texture, sourness) you may not want them to culture further, which results in a softer, sourer product. DO NOT eat your veggies directly out of the jar. Your mouth bacteria can easily contaminate them and give the veggies an “off” flavor. Instead, spoon out the desired serving and with a clean, large spoon, press the veggies down as much as possible under the natural juice (brine) in the jar. Place the provided cabbage leaf back on top to keep the oxygen out. Seal well and place the jar in the back of the fridge. FUN FACT: The peanuts used to package your product are 100% corn starch and will dissolve completely under warm water! NOTE: Due to the fact that our cultured vegetables
