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Futuristic fermentation

Fermented foods have been making waves for a few years now, as the power of their probiotics keeps those keen on consuming gut-loving goodness coming back for more. And this trend is showing no sign of subsiding. Morgan Tait looks at the next evolution of fermented foods.

Cultured coffee

Putting new meaning on the term “coffee culture”, fermented coffee is where harvested coffee cherries are sprayed with natural yeasts and fermented. This is said to unlock sweet and light flavour profiles. Nespresso has launched La Cumplida Refinada, its latest limited-edition coffee which uses the fermentation technique. Some food producers are using cultures to prolong the life of food and prevent it being wasted. Named bioprotection, the concept works by cultures and fermentation being added to food to “outcompete” yeast and mould spoilage. The cultures can be added to a huge range of fermented dairy products like yoghurt and white cheese. Yes, that means long lasting cheese! Fermented sweetener with zero calories, fermented honey and sool, a Korean rice alcohol are also amongst those fermented foods tipped to go big. The first two speak for themselves, but sool is a broad range of beverages which can be flavoured with fruit to make a wide range of sweet alcoholic drinks.

Long live the cheese! Sweetening the deal

SALMON HEAVEN Bush Inn

Add salmon to your favourite meal of the day – whether it be breakfast, dinner or tea in winter or summer – so many beautiful salmon dishes that can be made like salmon & pancakes, eggs benedict, salmon pasta, salmon salad, baked salmon portions or the quick and easy salmon pizza or pie. Just enjoy this healthy flavoursome product when you can. Now selling large New Caledonian Crystal Blue Prawns & Wairiri Buffalo products.

Now Open - In the Provedore of the Bush Inn Centre Ph. 021 184 6113

Find us on: www.salmonheaven.nz

THE ELMWOOD Strowan

Eat - Drink - Play New Menu - Daily Specials • Functions • Quiz Nights • Meetings! Watch the All Blacks tests live! Superb food, great prices. Ample free parking! Your new local! Open 7 Days 10am-11pm

1 Normans Road, Strowan Ph: 03 355 5345

Find us on: www.theelmwood.co.nz

Beautiful timber furniture custommade by Gavin Cox Furniture.

SIGN OF THE TAKAHE Cashmere

This is Christchurch’s best kept secret! With a castle like feel, this is a welcoming bustling cafe by day and a lux chilled out bar & casual dining restaurant by night. Family friendly and affordable, a unique heritage building experience just 10 minutes from the CBD. Menu and online booking on website. Cafe | Bar | Restaurant High Tea | Weddings Functions | Beer Garden

200 Hackthorne Road, Cashmere Ph: 03 925 8766

Find us on: www.signofthetakahe.co.nz

WAFFLE HAUS City

Enjoy fresh Belgian Waffles, Gourmet Shakes, award winning Deep South Ice Cream and Mojo Coffee. Relax and watch the world go by outside or sit upstairs and enjoy the New Regent Street vibe from above. Perfect after dinner or after show treat.

THE MILK BAR West Melton

Fish n Chips, Burgers, Nachos, American Hot Dogs, Milk Shakes/Slushies – every flavour! Soft Serve Ice Cream, Kids play area, OldSchool Space Invaders Machine. Licensed. Dine In/Take Away. Hours - 11am to 7.30pm(ish) - 7 days.

736 Weedons Ross Road, West Melton Village Ph 03 421 3626

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TWO FAT POSSUMS West Melton

Gold Card Lunches Mon-Fri Mon/Tue Wood-fired pizzas $20 Tues Quiz night - free entry & prizes Wednesday $15 Burgers Thursday $20 Steak Night Sunday $10 Waffles Function Room - fundraisers/private functions Takeaways available. Open 7 days: Sun 9am-late, Mon-Sat 11.30-late

Weedons Ross Road, West Melton Village Ph 03 421 6481

Find us on: www.twofatpossums.co.nz