A new Bay of Islands business aims to revive traditional fermentation techniques and bring forgotten tastes to Northland palates.
K4 Cultured Foods, in Haruru Falls, opened its doors in June with a range of non-alcoholic fermented beverages known as kombucha.
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The company plans to add lacto-fermented garlic cloves, ginger slices, turmeric paste and kombucha vinegar to its offerings.
Kaye van der Straten, a marine biologist who started the business with partner Freddy Loov, a ship's captain from Sweden, said their products were based on foods with well-researched health benefits, using traditional fermentation techniques applied to make the nutrients more bioavailable.