Ferment Paperback by Tim Spector

Product Details

• Publisher: Vintage (2026-08-25)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 336 pages
• ISBN-13: 9781787334656
• Item Weight: 368.55 grams
• Dimensions: 0.0 x 0.0 x 0.0 cm

'No one knows more about fermenting'' Davina McCall

‘The master of gut health and intelligent eating' Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

An inspiring guide to the life-changing power of fermentation from world-leading gut scientist and no. 1 bestselling author Tim Spector

From kombucha and kefir to sourdough, miso and coffee, Professor Tim Spector dispels the myths around fermented foods. He explains what fermented foods are, what to look for when buying them, how to make them at home, and why adding simple ferments to everyday meals can transform your gut health and overall well-being.

Blending cutting-edge science with practical, reassuring advice, Ferment shows how small changes to what’s on your plate can make a big difference to your health.

‘By the end of the book, I had jars of kombucha and sauerkraut brewing in my pantry’ New Scientist

‘A super healthy and tasty gift for you and your gut microbiome’ Clare Bailey Mosley

'Fermentation is the original wellness hack - and Tim reminds us that the best health breakthroughs can begin in a jar' Liz Earle

About the Author

Tim Spector is Professor of Epidemiology at Kings College London and one of the world's leading scientists. He is the bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life, The Food for Life Cookbook and Ferment, and scientific co-founder of ZOE, the gut health science company. A pioneer of microbiome research, he is among the top 100 most cited scientists in the world and was awarded an OBE for his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. His Channel 4 documentary series What Not to Eat (January 2026) achieved record viewing figures with more TV to come.