Ferment

The Life-Changing Power of Microbes

Tim Spector

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JONATHAN CAPE
16 September 2025

Popular science; Food & beverage technology; Popular medicine & health; Cookery, food & drink; Preserving & freezing

From the world-leading gut scientist and no. 1 bestselling author of Food for Life, an introduction to the life-changing benefits of fermentation

From the world-leading gut scientist and no. 1 bestselling author of Food for Life, comes an introduction to the life-changing benefits of fermentation

Of all the ways to prepare food, fermenting is surely the most mysterious, miraculous and misunderstood. As Tim Spector shows in this groundbreaking book, the science is now clear that adding fermented foods to our diets brings an astonishing range of benefits for our health.

Drawing on his own cutting-edge research, and including practical tips for buying and making fermented foods, Tim demystifies the world of ferments, and introduces us to some of his favourites - from homemade kombucha and kefir, to sourdough, miso and coffee.

He explores the extraordinary science of fermentation and the transformative role of microbes, in our kitchens and in our guts - and reveals why fermenting is the key to good food and good health.

By: Tim Spector
Imprint: JONATHAN CAPE
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 40mm
Weight: 700g
ISBN: 9781787336131
ISBN 10: 1787336131
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 16 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Tim Spector is Professor of Epidemiology at King's College London. He is the bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life and The Food for Life Cookbook, and scientific co-founder of ZOE, the nutrition science company. With a focus on cutting-edge science and honoured with an OBE for his work in fighting Covid-19, Tim stands at the forefront of his field. The original pioneer of microbiome research, he is among the top 100 most cited scientists in the world.

Reviews for Ferment: The Life-Changing Power of Microbes

Tim Spector makes healthy eating exhilarating, empowering and achievable -- Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, praise for FOOD FOR LIFE Tim Spector has been exploding the myths around food and health for years * The Times, praise for FOOD FOR LIFE * The nutrition revolution is well underway and Tim Spector is one of the visionaries leading the way. His writing is illuminating and so incredibly timely -- Yotam Ottolenghi, praise for SPOON-FED