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The Noma Guide to Fermentation: Including koji, kombuchas, shoyus, misos, vinegars, garums, lacto-ferments, and black fruits and vegetables (Foundations of Flavor) Hardcover – Illustrated, October 16, 2018

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Named one of the Best Cookbooks to Give as Gifts by Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, Esquire, Field & Stream, New York Magazine’s The Strategist, The Daily Beast, Eater, Vogue, Business Insider, GQ, Epicurious, and more

“An indispensable manual for home cooks and pro chefs.” —Wired

At Noma—four times named the world’s best restaurant—every dish includes some form of fermentation, whether it’s a bright hit of vinegar, a deeply savory miso, an electrifying drop of garum, or the sweet intensity of black garlic. Fermentation is one of the foundations behind Noma’s extraordinary flavor profiles.

Now René Redzepi, chef and co-owner of Noma, and David Zilber, the chef who runs the restaurant’s acclaimed fermentation lab, share never-before-revealed techniques to creating Noma’s extensive pantry of ferments. And they do so with a book conceived specifically to share their knowledge and techniques with home cooks. With more than 500 step-by-step photographs and illustrations, and with every recipe approachably written and meticulously tested, The Noma Guide to Fermentation takes readers far beyond the typical kimchi and sauerkraut to include koji, kombuchas, shoyus, misos, lacto-ferments, vinegars, garums, and black fruits and vegetables. And—perhaps even more important—it shows how to use these game-changing pantry ingredients in more than 100 original recipes.

Fermentation is already building as the most significant new direction in food (and health). With The Noma Guide to Fermentation, it’s about to be taken to a whole new level.

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“A significant [marker of] culinary culture. . . . A fresh set of transformative cooking fundamentals . . . [that] make ferments something cooks reach for as readily as salt.”
The New York Times

“An indispensable manual for home cooks and pro chefs.”
Wired

“[A] window into the magic . . . of what is arguably the most famous restaurant in the world.”
Food & Wine

The Noma Guide to Fermentation is the scientifically geekiest, the most modern and the most radical [of fermentation guides]. It’s also one of the most illuminating. I’m someone who has all manner of Ball jars and mothers bubbling under her kitchen sink, but this book helped me to finally understand the processes involved. . . . Each recipe is accompanied by ideas for what to actually do with the stuff, bending the mind further to open new food pathways.”
The New York Times Book Review

“This book on fermentation is the master class.”
—Eater, The Best Cookbooks of Fall 2018

“Poised to become an essential tome in professional and home kitchens.”
San Francisco Chronicle

The Noma Guide to Fermentation is really something special. . . . It’s a great beginner’s overview and it’s also creative and artistic, and I really recommend checking it out.”
—The Splendid Table

“Refreshingly accessible.”
—Grub Street, The Best New Fall Cookbooks

“A stunningly detailed guide to fermentation, offering home cooks and curious eaters an unprecedented glimpse into the fascinating mechanics of the centuries-old technique, with recipes. The Noma Guide to Fermentation is a landmark work that makes the biochemical process newly accessible, and, dare we say it, fun.”
—FoodandWine.com

“What the book makes clear is that [Redzepi’s] secret isn’t fermentation, it is the ways in which he’s elevated it to a fine art. . . . Penned with the lightness, humor and journalistic acumen of a Michael Pollan tome.”
Modern Farmer

“Approachable recipes that home cooks can use to add nuance to their cooking.”
Fine Cooking

“A wildly practical and fascinating examination of one of the world’s oldest methods of food preservation.”
Publishers Weekly, starred review

“An edible chemistry experiment. . . . Fascinating reading for armchair cooks – or a novel challenge for intrepid culinary adventurers.”
Christian Science Monitor

“Something for the true food nerd (and I mean that in the most complimentary way). . . . The recipes are fascinatingly inventive, and the processes behind those recipes are written in a style that makes a novice like me feel like he could give it a go.”
—FieldandStream.com

About the Author

René Redzepi is the chef and co-owner of Noma in Copenhagen, four times recognized as the world’s best by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Redzepi has twice appeared on the cover of Time magazine (and been named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World); been featured in publications from the New York Times to Wired; and been profiled in two feature-length documentaries and countless national and international media outlets. His first book, Noma: Time and Place in Nordic Cuisine, was an IACP and James Beard Award winner. He is also the author of A Work in Progress. He lives with his wife, Nadine Levy Redzepi, and their three children. Find him on Instagram @reneredzepinoma and @nomacph.

David Zilber is a chef and photographer who hails from Toronto, Canada. He has cooked from coast to coast across North America, most notably as a sous-chef at Hawksworth Restaurant in Vancouver. He has worked at Noma since 2014 and has served as director of its fermentation lab since 2016. He enjoys Jamaican patties and quantum physics. Find him on Instagram @david_zilber.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Artisan
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 16, 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 456 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1579657184
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1579657185
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.58 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.8 x 1.75 x 10.3 inches
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Foundations of Flavor
  • Best Sellers Rank: #4,387 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 4,664 ratings

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Customers find this fermentation guide comprehensive and informative, with detailed explanations of fermentation processes and realistic instructions for sophisticated foods. The book includes plenty of recipes, particularly for kombucha, and customers appreciate its readability, describing it as a cookbook-style read. They like the pretty pictures and find it easy to follow, though some note it may be too advanced for beginners.

87 customers mention "Informative"84 positive3 negative

Customers find the book very informative, serving as a comprehensive guide to fermentation, with one customer noting that it explains the science behind the process in an accessible way.

"...It's a wonderful book, very informative and instructive, and well worth owning. Kudos to the authors." Read more

"Awesome, informative, well written , and an interesting read" Read more

"...As a novice at fermenting, I found it to be a delightful and informative text...." Read more

"Great guide!" Read more

46 customers mention "Knowledge of fermentation"45 positive1 negative

Customers find this book to be a definitive guide to fermentation, providing a broad set of processes and ideas for fermenting various items.

"...Best book on fermentation I’ve read so far." Read more

"Another good book on fermentation" Read more

"...but I've also been able to apply it to bread making, mixology, beer brewing, and all sort of other things...." Read more

"...Wide variety of recipes. One of the most unique, best books on fermentation I’ve seen, and a great value...." Read more

42 customers mention "Instructions"42 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's instructions, which provide realistic guidance for sophisticated fermented foods and include understandable explanations of the processes. One customer notes that it includes step-by-step pictures for each recipe.

"Very detailed, and a fun read. Wide variety of recipes. One of the most unique, best books on fermentation I’ve seen, and a great value...." Read more

"Great book with a lot of good information as well as easy to follow recipes...." Read more

"...Easy to follow recipes and step by step instructions." Read more

"very complete, Everything you will ever need to know about fermentation ." Read more

37 customers mention "Recipes"33 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the recipes in the book, particularly the how-to guides for making kombucha, with one customer noting the detailed instructions and another highlighting the waste-free approach.

"The scientific background was nicely simplified and the unique recipes (more techniques than recipes) are great...." Read more

"...It’s beautifully written, with amazing easy to follow directions and recipes...." Read more

"...Simple and straightforward recipes with guide images. Came in excellent sealed condition. One of my favorite food books." Read more

"Very detailed, and a fun read. Wide variety of recipes. One of the most unique, best books on fermentation I’ve seen, and a great value...." Read more

34 customers mention "Readability"33 positive1 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable to read, noting it reads like a cookbook and is interesting enough for experienced readers. One customer mentions it is presented in a logical manner.

"Awesome book. Informative and interesting." Read more

"Amazing read, especially if you already into fermentation...." Read more

"This is a fantastic book. It's well written, easy to read and the recipes are great." Read more

"...Overall this is the best book on fermentation I have read, it is clear, easy to understand, it is expansive and just straight enjoyable to read...." Read more

21 customers mention "Ease of use"19 positive2 negative

Customers find the guide easy to follow, with one mentioning that it starts with very simple projects and another noting that it makes complex processes approachable.

"...this is the best book on fermentation I have read, it is clear, easy to understand, it is expansive and just straight enjoyable to read...." Read more

"Easy to understand and implement. Inspiring." Read more

"...a lot over the last few years and I'm really happy with the easy to follow techniques with great pictures of the processes...." Read more

"...reader in a logical manner, which somehow manages to be easy to use as a reference book, and a page-turner to read all the way through from..." Read more

21 customers mention "Photography"20 positive1 negative

Customers appreciate the book's photography, with one mentioning the great pictures of the fermentation processes.

"Beautiful book and lovely photos. The pages were dog eared and bent out of shape when it arrived though." Read more

"It’s beautiful, wonderfully written and has a variety of recipes for all levels" Read more

"...not only fun info but pretty pictures what’s not to love tbh most beautiful book i own :0) thanks" Read more

"...It gets a few stars because it's a pretty book, has nice pictures, and it's one of the first of its kind - at least starting perhaps a koji-making..." Read more

20 customers mention "Pacing"13 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it beginner-friendly while others consider it too advanced for beginners.

"...It’s perfect for the absolute beginner and interesting enough for those that have experience too." Read more

"...It’s not a beginner’s book, and you might need to invest in a few tools, but if you’re serious about flavor and experimentation, this book will..." Read more

"Fantastic! Contents are engaging and technical, some parts read like a microbiology text, but so much of it is essentially a first person story of..." Read more

"...a detailed but understandable explanation of the processes, potential problems, equipment needed, and variations on approaches to fermenting and..." Read more

The perfect gift for anyone who gardens
5 out of 5 stars
The perfect gift for anyone who gardens
I love gardening but have a constant conundrum about what to do with all those fruits and vegetables during harvest season. The Noma Guide to Fermentation is my go-to resource for ideas about transforming seasonable produce into nutritious, flavorful food I can enjoy all winter. Lacto pickling cucumbers, peppers, cherries, apples, carrots, and more is one of my favorite activities in the late summer. This hardcover book is also just a beautiful object to have on your bookshelf. I gave away my first copy to a friend and bought a second one. I use it more than most of my other cookbooks. Highly recommend!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2025
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    The Noma Guide to Fermentation is an incredible resource for anyone looking to explore fermentation beyond the basics. The instructions are clear, the photography is beautiful, and the techniques—like making miso, garum, or koji—are next-level.

    It’s not a beginner’s book, and you might need to invest in a few tools, but if you’re serious about flavor and experimentation, this book will totally transform your kitchen.

    Highly recommended for curious cooks and fermentation geeks alike!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
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    This guide is a profound journey into the science, techniques, and philosophy behind one of the most revered practices in culinary arts. The clear, precise instructions, accompanied by stunning photography, make even the most complex processes approachable. Whether you're a seasoned chef or an enthusiastic home cook, this book will transform your understanding of fermentation and inspire culinary creativity.

    It was thrilling to see this book featured on The Bear.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    A must-have.

    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
    This guide is a profound journey into the science, techniques, and philosophy behind one of the most revered practices in culinary arts. The clear, precise instructions, accompanied by stunning photography, make even the most complex processes approachable. Whether you're a seasoned chef or an enthusiastic home cook, this book will transform your understanding of fermentation and inspire culinary creativity.

    It was thrilling to see this book featured on The Bear.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Interesting content, suggest it if your looking to start self sustainable methods
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2025
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    A wonderful an organic guide for some of the best wonders in the fermentation segment of food. I love the way Rene describes each kind of ferment of the book and it's importance in Noma.

    Simple and straightforward recipes with guide images. Came in excellent sealed condition. One of my favorite food books.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2019
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    This book is a great resource for anyone who is serious about their cooking. I appreciated the explanations (the WHY) and the techniques ( the HOW) for making your own fermentations. For those who find cooking to be a language they use to express themselves (and feed their hungers as well as fill their stomachs), this book adds new words and phrases to your vocabulary. Will I make every recipe? Doubtful. But does that mean it's a waste of time or money? Absolutely not. The appreciation of fine cuisine and embellishing "everyday" cooking are not two separate things, and this book with it's emphasis on extending the resources of a serious (or even not so serious) cook is much appreciated. I also find it to be well written; whether or not you ever make any of the recipes, the explanations of the chemistry involved and the centuries of development that go into everyday ingredients such as soy sauce is well worth reading. Of course there is much more, I found the sections on kombucha, which I had been making since the mid '80's to be particularly interesting. It never occurred to me that I could use other things besides "sweet" tea. It's a wonderful book, very informative and instructive, and well worth owning. Kudos to the authors.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2025
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    The authors captured my interest! I wish I could visit their establishments!
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025
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    Great read, super informative. First part of the book really dives into the biology / chemistry of the microorganisms that go into the fermentation process which gives a lot of context to the recipes down the line. All in all both interesting and useful.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2020
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Initially, I was lead away from this book due to a few negative reviews which seemed to me to be relevant. at the moment. Having found references regarding this text at other sources, I decided to take a leap of faith.
    I am pleased that I purchased the book.
    Remarks of "who is the audience" I believe to be a great mistake. It begins as a Primer providing basics, covering the microbiotics involved with fermenting, solution percentages, building fermenting chambers, and different ways to construct them. It starts with fermenting vegetables and fruits as a chapter providing basic recipes, strategies, techniques, and suggestions. Other chapters are on Kombucha, Koji, kinds of vinegar, and other ferments. Each chapter provides 7 to 8 recipes and encourages experimentation with fermentable foods. I did not find anything overly technical even for a beginner and some of the equipment, which was somewhat expensive albeit many people own some of it themselves as vacuum packers, dehydrators and etc. This book is less technical than Sandor Katz's book “The Art of Fermentation“.
    I can find no reason to not recommend this book despite the questionable quality of the material it is printed on. I cannot identify the kind of paper or hard binding. There are a lot of color photos which are helpful.
    I cannot fully understand the negative remarks. As a novice at fermenting, I found it to be a delightful and informative text. Many of the recipes I will not attempt, especially the one regarding insects and bee pollen. I believe this was to be experimental and a point of interest in demonstrating what can be fermented, not something you should actually pursue, but rather a demonstration of creativity.
    This text is a good supplement to The Art of Fermentation. I recommend the book.
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  • harly valin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on July 31, 2023
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    Good quality print. Hard bound.
  • ポリポロ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in Japan on February 13, 2019
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    Love this book ! Worst the price. Detailed contents easy to reproduce step by step.
  • goboating
    5.0 out of 5 stars 15/10, would recommend - best book on fermentation ever
    Reviewed in Australia on June 8, 2020
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    This is the single best foodie book on the planet right now. Forget the reviews saying it's complicated or the Book of Miso is somehow better. As we say here in Australia, that's a croque of ####.

    We came from a world where many would specialise in one ferment like beer, yoghurt or vinegar because it was dangerous to be a jack of all trades and a master of none. I thought I was adventurous making cheese and curing meat for my three day sourdough pizza. In the most concise way possible, René and David have taught us the food safety is the same across the board since it's the same pathogens and the same controls, the basics of getting a particular flavor profile are similar, and delivering a masterclass on modern flavours while they're at it.

    It's harder than driving a car but no book can change that. The concise information and next-level thinking in this book are astonishing.

    Get a dead-tree copy if you can. You'll be flicking back and forth and the pictures are much nicer. I have both.

    Also grab Koji Alchemy, the Japanese Culinary Associations Flavour Basics Book 2, Miso Natto Tempeh AOTF, Hachisu's Preserving the Japanese Way and Meredith Leigh's Ethical Butchery.
  • Don Clarito
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fundamental para conocer el arte de la cocina
    Reviewed in Spain on September 11, 2020
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    Excelente libro sobre cocina de uno de los mejores escritores ingleses
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  • JYT
    4.0 out of 5 stars Too complicated for me
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on October 21, 2022
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    So I like to cook, but I'm not a professional and this book was a bit overwhelming. I'm sure it is great if you have experience with fermenting but this is not a starters book. Most of the recipe I never heard of. Not for me.