Fermentation Vessels

Fermentation has been used to preserve and flavor food around the world for millennia, dating as far back as 10,000 B.C. in what is now the Middle East. Today, it is used in the production of everything from pickles to fish sauce, often aided by specialized containers developed over time to promote the ideal conditions for the beneficial bacteria that perform the grunt work of fermentation. Here are some notable fermentation vessels and the products they are used to produce.