Fermenting for the Future, 9780520410008
Hardcover
Ancient Japanese pickles hold keys to sustainable food future.
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Fermenting for the Future

japanese pickles and microbial foodways

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  • Hardcover

    353 pages

  • Release Date

    11 May 2026

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Summary

Tsukemono: Japan’s Fermented Future and the Politics of Food

Fermenting for the Future unveils the captivating history of tsukemono, the diverse array of Japanese pickles that have been a cornerstone of their cuisine for over a millennium. Author Aya Hirata Kimura explores how modernization and industrial pasteurization have led to the decline of traditional tsukemono and their valuable fermented properties.

Kimura reveals how evolving food and agr…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780520410008
ISBN-10:0520410009
Author:Aya Hirata Kimura
Publisher:University of California Press
Imprint:University of California Press
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:353
Release Date:11 May 2026
Weight:0g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm

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