The Magic of Lacto-Fermentation: Living Taste for Your Well-Being

Have you ever wondered what makes our fermented specialties, like the pureTaste Kimchi or our Sauerkraut, so exceptionally crunchy, refreshingly sour, and deep in flavor? The secret lies in an ancient craft that we revive in our Basel manufactory: lacto-fermentation (lactic acid fermentation).

What Exactly Is Lacto-Fermentation?

Despite the name, lacto-fermentation has absolutely nothing to do with dairy or lactose – all our fermented vegetables are 100% vegan and lactose-free. The term comes from the beneficial lactobacilli (lactic acid bacteria) that naturally live on the surface of fresh organic vegetables.When we chop the vegetables, gently salt them, and layer them in our jars away from oxygen, a fascinating, purely natural process begins: the good bacteria convert the plant sugars into valuable lactic acid. This acid naturally protects the vegetables from spoiling and creates that unmistakable, refreshingly sour taste.

Why Unpasteurized Makes All the Difference

Most fermented products in supermarkets are pasteurized – meaning they are heavily heated – to give them an infinite shelf life. However, this process kills all the valuable, living cultures.At pureTaste, we choose a different path: our fermented vegetables are 100% raw and unpasteurized. They remain a living food. You might even notice a slight fizz when you open the jar – a true sign of pure life!

Your Benefits at a Glance:

• Complex Flavor: Through the aging process, the vegetables develop a depth of flavor that could never be achieved by cooking or pickling in vinegar.
• Gently Preserved: Heat-sensitive vitamins and nutrients remain fully intact because we never heat our vegetables at any stage.
• Pure Natural Product: We use only the finest organic ingredients, Swiss Alpine salt, and pure handcraft – completely free of artificial preservatives.


With every spoonful of pureTaste, you are not only enjoying a culinary highlight but also bringing the pure power of nature straight to your plate.