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Mai Studies Original · Food Fermentation & Historical Micro-Biology

Lactic Acid Fermentation: Kimchi, Sauerkraut, and Pickling

Lactic Acid Fermentation: Kimchi, Sauerkraut, and Pickling is an original Mai Studies programme in food fermentation & historical micro-biology. Over 4 weeks and roughly 20 guided hours you work through recorded classes, written notes, practical activities, knowledge checks and assessed tasks marked against a published rubric with an 80% pass mark. All material is written in-house. Mai Studies is independent: no official examination content, question bank, recording or branding from any certification body is reproduced, and completion leads to a Mai Studies completion certificate rather than a regulated or accredited qualification.

4 weeks 20 guided hours Beginner
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What you will achieve

  • Explain the core principles of lactic acid fermentation: kimchi, sauerkraut, and pickling in plain language
  • Apply the methods safely and correctly to realistic scenarios
  • Produce a documented portfolio piece assessed against a published rubric
  • Plan your next steps in lactic acid fermentation and pickling

Entry guidance

  • — No prior experience needed
  • — A computer and a reliable internet connection

Original Mai Studies learning material. This is a professional completion programme, not a regulated qualification or university accreditation.

Programme syllabus

3 applied modules

01

Foundations of Lactic Acid Fermentation: Kimchi, Sauerkraut, and Pickling

Core concepts, vocabulary and working environment for lactic acid fermentation: kimchi, sauerkraut, and pickling.

02

Applied practice in Lactic Acid Fermentation: Kimchi, Sauerkraut, and Pickling

Hands-on work that turns theory into a repeatable method for lactic acid fermentation and pickling.

03

Portfolio project, assessment and next steps

Produce assessed evidence of your capability and plan the study that follows this programme.