
Why Our Natural Fermentation Takes Time and Why That Makes All the Difference
Good things take time—our vinegars ferment slowly and naturally, developing deeper flavor and richer health benefits with every passing day.
Creating truly natural fermented products isn’t a process you can rush. Unlike industrial methods that introduce a single strain of microorganism and often use additives or shortcuts, our approach embraces time, diversity, and tradition to achieve complexity, flavor, and health.
From the start, we rely on wild and indigenous microbes—the ones naturally present in the ingredients and the air—to slowly transform the raw components. Over weeks and sometimes months, different bacteria, yeasts, and molds succeed one another, each contributing unique flavors, aromas, textures, and nutritional compounds. Some microbes break down proteins into rich savory notes. Others transform sugars, enrich the product with beneficial acids, or release enzymes that improve digestion and absorption.
The longer fermentation lets subtle transformations accumulate. Flavors deepen, complexity builds, and health-supporting compounds like certain probiotics and organic acids mature. If we tried to speed up the process—by using only one microbe, raising temperatures artificially, or adding accelerants—we’d risk losing those layered qualities. The end result might be faster, but it would also be flatter in taste, less rich in health benefits, and less reflective of authentic craft.
When you enjoy our Vinegars, know that each bottle went through a journey—one that respects time, natural cycles, and the full power of fermentation. We believe that investing patience and letting nature work slowly gives you something more enduring: vibrant flavor, deeper wellness, and true artisanal quality.