Myth
All fermented food is a probiotic medicine.
Reality
Fermentation is a process. Probiotic is a strain-plus-evidence claim.
Wellness language kidnapped an old craft. The jar was already wise.
Myths below are common queries. They are not medical advice.
Myths vs evidence
Myth
If it is fermented it cannot make you sick.
Reality
Hygiene, salt and acidity still matter. When unsure, discard.
Myth
The smellier the healthier.
Reality
Aroma is culture and chemistry, not a clinical score.
Myth
Doenjang and yoghurt are the same microbe.
Reality
Different communities: moulds and bacteria in soy pastes; a warm-milk pair in yoghurt.
Myth
You must ferment at home to be healthy.
Reality
Shop kimchi, doenjang and yoghurt already carry the craft.
Myth
Fermentation is rotting meat on purpose.
Reality
Controlled acid or alcohol paths differ from putrefaction.
If a claim says any ferment cures a disease, it left the kitchen.
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