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What is Fermentation?

Vegetable fermentation is one of the oldest—and smartest—ways to transform food. It’s a natural process where lactic acid–producing bacteria convert the sugars in vegetables into lactic acid, helping preserve freshness while creating the bold, tangy flavor and satisfying crunch people have loved for generations.

As this process unfolds, fermentation creates an environment where live cultures can thrive. The result is food that’s not only deeply flavorful, but also easier to digest and supportive of overall gut health when enjoyed regularly as part of a balanced diet.

At Cleveland Kitchen, fermentation is how fresh vegetables become something more. Through real, carefully controlled vegetable fermentation—never shortcuts or heat treatment—simple ingredients develop deeper flavor, lasting crunch, and naturally occurring benefits. It’s food where flavor and function come together, designed to fit effortlessly into everyday meals.

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Fermentation + Gut Health

Your gut does more than digest food—it plays an important role in how your whole body functions day to day. Digestion, nutrient absorption, immune support, and overall well-being are all connected to the health of your gut, which makes what you eat regularly more meaningful than you might realize.

Fermented foods naturally contain live cultures and fermentation-derived compounds that help support a balanced gut microbiome. When enjoyed consistently as part of a varied, balanced diet, they can help support digestion and overall gut health—working with your body, not against it. This growing understanding is why fermented foods are increasingly recognized in modern dietary recommendations as part of a healthy eating pattern.

That’s why we believe gut-healthy foods should also be foods you genuinely enjoy. When bold flavor comes first, eating them regularly feels easy—and that consistency is where the real value of fermentation adds up over time.

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Our Products

Fermentation That Does More

Fresh fermentation brings bold flavor and real function thanks to vibrant veggies, live cultures, and chef-crafted recipes made to elevate everyday meals.

Sauerkraut

Naturally fermented cabbage with live cultures and unbeatable crunch.

Pickles

Lightly fermented pickles with real crunch and gut-happy live cultures.

Kimchi

Fresh fermented kimchi packed with bold flavor and gut-friendly benefits.

Pickled Vegetables

Fresh-picked vegetables transformed with bold brines and bright, craveable flavor.

Coleslaw

Vibrant, mayo-free slaw that keeps things light, crunchy, and delicious.

Sauces

Gut-friendly sauces made with fermented ingredients and big personality.