Black Garlic Fermenters (Our Product) | Home production, small commercial batches | Capacity: 5-6L (ISO 10320) ▲ (vs 4L Industry Standard) Material: 304 stainless steel (ASTM A240) Temp Control: 60°C ±1°C (ISO 3095) ▲▲ (vs ±3°C Industry) Noise: 45 dBA (quieter than a whisper) | Precise temperature control, durable build, energy-efficient 90W operation | Higher upfront cost, specialized for garlic only |
General Food Fermenters | Fermenting vegetables, yogurt, kimchi | Temp Range: 15–45°C (adjustable) Material: Food-grade plastic (FDA compliant) No garlic-specific presets | Versatile for multiple ferments, affordable | Less effective for black garlic, requires manual monitoring |
Electric Dehydrators | Drying herbs, fruits, meats | Temp Range: 35–70°C (adjustable) Tray Capacity: 10+ trays (ASTM D6127) No fermentation-specific modes | Multi-functional, low cost | Cannot maintain fermentation temps, longer process for black garlic |
Slow Cookers with Ferment Mode | Soups, stews, basic fermentation | Temp Range: 40–80°C (limited precision) Material: Non-stick coating (Teflon®) Basic controls | Compact, dual-purpose (cooking + fermentation) | Inconsistent temperature control, smaller capacity (3L max) |
Commercial-Grade Fermenters | Restaurants, large-scale production | Capacity: 20L+ (ISO 10320) Material: Industrial-grade stainless steel (ASTM A240) Programmable Settings: Customizable cycles | High capacity, durable, programmable for bulk batches | Expensive, bulky, not suitable for home use |
Manual Fermentation Kits | Small-batch homebrewing, DIY projects | No power required Material: Glass jars (FDA compliant) Relies on ambient temperature | Low cost, no electricity needed | Time-intensive, inconsistent results, requires space for storage |