What is the difference between pickling and fermentation? 🥬🥒 Lacto-fermentation is a natural process where beneficial bacteria (mostly Lactobacillus) convert sugars into lactic acid. This lowers the pH to preserve the food and it gives that signature tangy, complex flavour. Fermentation takes days to weeks, depending on temperature, salt, and food type. It also creates probiotics, which may support gut health. 🥕🧅 Acid Pickling is fast. Instead of relying on microbes, we add acid (usually vin