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Sun Oct 11 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-05:00

The Science Behind Fermentation: Trust Your Gut

  • McHenry County College · Crystal Lake
  • From USD 11.00
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The Science Behind Fermentation: Trust Your Gut
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From probiotic sodas to sourdough, gut health foods are everywhere. Make & taste local ferments and learn the gut-brain science behind them
About this Event

The Liebman Institute for Science Innovation & Carey Center for Agrarian Learning proudly present The Science Behind Fermentation: Trust Your Gut

Sunday, October 11th 1pm-4pm

McHerny County College - Culinary Lab and Scot Room, Building B

From probiotic sodas to sourdough starter kits, foods explicitly designed for gut health are taking over grocery stores. The Science benhid this trend is based on new knowledge that nerves in our intestines communicate directly with our brain.

Participants will get hands-on with fermented vegetables made from locally grown produce, taste test products made by local producers, and learn about the science behind this connection directly from scientists.


This program is presented as a partnership between the Carey Center for Agrarian Learning (CCAL) and the Liebman Institute for Science Innovation (LISI).

$22 General Admission

$11 Seniors (65+)

$11 Children 12+ (with an Adult

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McHenry County College, 8900 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, United States

Tickets USD 11.00 to USD 22.00
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