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Ferment: The Life-Changing Power of Microbes
By (Author) Tim Spector
Vintage Publishing
Jonathan Cape Ltd
11th October 2025
11th September 2025
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Popular medicine and health: the human body
Popular science
Food and beverage technology
Hardback
336
Width 156mm, Height 240mm, Spine 40mm
750g
From the world-leading gut scientist and bestselling author of Food For Life, Spoon-Fed and The Diet Myth, an introduction to the life-changing benefits of fermentation Tim Spector is on a mission to bring fermenting into our lives and kitchens. Drawing on the latest science and his own experiments, Ferment is an accessible introduction to the life-changing benefits of fermentation - for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Fermenting is one of the most ancient, nutritious and cheap techniques for preparing and preserving food and drink. With little more than time, patience and basic equipment, the humblest of ingredients can be transformed into nutritious foods with an astonishing range of benefits for our gut health, immunity and daily mood. Including practical tips and some of his favourite recipes, Ferment cuts through myths and misunderstanding to help us navigate the fascinating world of ferments and shows how they can help improve our health, our meal times and our planet.
Tim Spector is Professor of Epidemiology at King's College London. He is the bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life and The Food for Life Cookbook, and scientific co-founder of ZOE, the nutrition science company. With a focus on cutting-edge science and honoured with an OBE for his work in fighting Covid-19, Tim stands at the forefront of his field. The original pioneer of microbiome research, he is among the top 100 most cited scientists in the world.