Written by Anna Horsch, Dietetic Intern, University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Updated June 19, 2024
A review by Tilley Distribution in 2021 reported 15% of American consumers they include fermented foods to improve digestive health. Kombucha is the top-selling fermented food in the United States!(1)
Fermented foods provide an abundance of benefits for children, all the way from babies to teenagers. They contain probiotics, which help maintain a healthy gut microbiome and improve digestion. When the gut is functioning optimally, the rest of the body follows suit. Nutrients are more readily absorbed, immune system function is enhanced, inflammation is reduced, and there is even growing evidence that mental health can be improved. In this blog, we will delve into the different types of fermented products available.
Fermented Foods for Children and Adolescence
Fermented foods provide an abundance of benefits for children, all the way from babies to teenagers. They contain probiotics, which help maintain a healthy gut microbiome and improve digestion. When the gut is functioning optimally, the rest of the body follows suit. Nutrients are more readily absorbed, immune system function is enhanced, inflammation is reduced, and there is even growing evidence that mental health can be improved. In this blog, we will delve into the different types of fermented products available at Mackenthuns and share fun and creative ways for kids to enjoy them.
Current Availability of Fermented Foods
Bacon-Wrapped Pickles
By France C, allrecipes.com, Updated September 28, 2022
What You Need
8 pickle spears
2 ounces cream cheese, chilled
8 slices bacon
¼ cup ranch dressing
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pat pickles dry with a paper towel. Cut cream cheese into 8 strips. Place 1 strip onto each pickle, and wrap with a strip of bacon, securing ends with toothpicks if necessary. Place pickles on the baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, then serve with ranch dressing.
References:
- Fermented foods: market trends and opportunities. Tilley Distribution. October 18, 2023. Accessed June 19, 2023. https://www.tilleydistribution.com/fermented-foods-market-trends-opportunities/
