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May 3, 2026 · Iss. 47
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No-oil mango achaar + L. brevis vs. L. plantarum (which one's making your kanji fizz) + DIY airlock builds.
Mar 22, 2026 · Iss. 41
Garlic-ginger paste fermented + how iodised salt actually kills LAB (chemistry walkthrough) + one customer's 30-day kefir streak.
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