Start your fermentation journey with this all-in-one Fermentation Pack, carefully curated to make home lacto-fermentation simple, reliable, and enjoyable. Whether you’re making sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, or other cultured vegetables, this kit provides the essential tools needed for successful, safe fermentation every time.
Fermentation is one of the oldest and most powerful methods of food preservation, transforming fresh vegetables into nutrient-dense, probiotic-rich foods that support gut health and overall wellbeing. This kit removes the guesswork and gives you everything required to get started straight away.
The fermentation pounder helps you firmly pack vegetables into the jar, releasing natural juices and removing air pockets to create the ideal anaerobic environment. The fermenting weight keeps ingredients submerged under brine, preventing mould and ensuring even fermentation. The airlock system allows gases to escape safely while keeping oxygen out, reducing the risk of spoilage.
You’ll also receive a 1 litre glass preserving jar with stainless steel compound lid, designed for durability and repeated use, along with a detailed lacto-fermentation eGuide that walks you through techniques, recipes, and troubleshooting.
This pack is designed to make fermentation approachable and successful from your very first batch.
What’s Included
- Fermentation pounder
- Fermenting weight
- Fermenting airlock
- 1 litre glass preserving jar with stainless steel compound lid
- Lacto-Fermentation eGuide (digital)
Please note: The airlock colour will be randomly selected unless you let us know your choice when placing your order. These are the colours you can choose from: blue, green, purple, red/pinkish, white
Perfect For
- Sauerkraut, kimchi, and fermented vegetables
- Beginners learning fermentation basics
- Anyone wanting to improve gut health naturally
- Reducing food waste through preservation
- Building a real-food kitchen toolkit
A simple, complete system to help you create vibrant, probiotic-rich fermented foods at home with ease and confidence.
Wooden Pounder
After years of making ferments at KoruKai Herb Farm, we’ve used (and broken in) a fair number of pounders—and we know what makes a really good one. This beech wood pounder is designed for comfort, durability, and effective fermentation prep.
Used to firmly press and pound vegetables, it helps release natural juices needed for successful lacto-fermentation. It’s also ideal for tightly packing vegetables into jars, ensuring everything stays submerged and properly compacted.
The thoughtfully designed double-ended shape allows it to work comfortably with both wide-mouth and regular-mouth jars, making it a versatile tool for any fermenting kitchen.
Measurements: Length 30cm | Top diameter 4cm | Bottom diameter 6.1cm | Tapered grip approx. 3.5cm for comfortable handling
Glass Jar
A high-quality 1 litre wide-mouth glass preserving jar with stainless steel compound lid, designed for everyday fermentation and preserving.
Perfect for lacto-fermented vegetables such as sauerkraut and kimchi, as well as yoghurt, kefir, and kombucha. This jar is designed to work seamlessly with the included fermentation weight and airlock system for optimal results.
The standard lid can be used once fermentation is complete for convenient fridge storage.
Glass Fermentation Weight
Our KoruKai glass fermentation weight is designed to be both practical and reliable. Heavy and sturdy enough to keep even active ferments fully submerged, it helps ensure safe, consistent fermentation.
The central handle makes it easy to insert and remove from jars, even during active fermentation. It is also simple to clean—either by hand or in the dishwasher.
Measurements: 70mm diameter | 25mm depth
Airlock System
This silicone airlock is used during the active fermentation phase at room temperature. It allows gases produced during fermentation to safely escape while preventing oxygen from entering the jar—helping reduce the risk of spoilage.
Made from FDA-approved, food-grade silicone, it is durable, reusable, and dishwasher safe.
Once fermentation is complete, simply remove the airlock and weight and replace with the standard lid for fridge storage.
Colour will be selected at random unless you specify a preference at checkout. Available colours include: blue, green, purple, red/pink, and white.
Lacto-Fermentation eGuide
A comprehensive 45-page digital guide filled with detailed instructions, techniques, troubleshooting tips, and recipes to help you confidently master home fermentation.
This will be emailed to you as a downloadable PDF. Please check your inbox for an email with the subject line:
[KoruKai Herb Farm] Files available for your order
A complete, thoughtfully designed fermentation system, built from real-world experience at KoruKai Herb Farm, to help you create safe, consistent, and delicious fermented foods at home.
