Our guest is Ken Fornataro, the founder and CEO of the Culture Group, which offers unique educational programs about fermentation with the focus on Japanese and Asian-style foods. Fermented foods are increasingly popular nowadays for their deliciousness and health benefits. Ken is one of the leading experts of fermentation in the US.

In this episode, we will discuss how he got into the world of fermentation, classic Japanese fermented foods that you can make at home, and much, much more!!!
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Episode 159: Passionate about Japanese Fermentation