Simply add the vegetables and they will pickle in no time. This is a rice bran bed with no added chemical seasonings. Stir once a week and You can pickle from the day you buy it. This is a simple and delicious fermented rice bran bed. It is a stand type, so you can stand it up and place it in the refrigerator. Product contents: Rice bran (domestic rice), salt, kelp, chili pepper, brewer's yeast. Instructions: Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.