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Timeline of fermented foods

Fermented foods have a long history and they are part of our culture and traditions.

Fermented foods have a long history. The first evidences of fermented products date back to 7000 BC and since then humans have used fermentation as a process that allows to obtain foods with longer shelf life, safe and nutritious. In this video you will follow the journey of fermented foods and you will understand their importance in our culture and traditions.

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