Kombucha is a symbiosis of an acetic acid bacteria, and yeast. The culture itself looks a lot like a mushroom, but it is in fact a zoogleal mat. It contains many different cultures along with organic acids, active enzymes, amino acids, anti-oxidants, and polyphenols.
It is made by combining the culture with a mixture or black tea and sugar. These are let to frement for 7-10 days. Cultures once brewed, and be passed along to make more.
The home brewer has to be very very careful, because if any contamination occurs whithin the brew, than it becomes not very good for you...
However scientific studies show not negative health effects of the beverage. It has been claimed to even aid in level 2 liver detoxification.
Even though kombucha kind of tastes like vinegar, it has been proven to be very good for you.
www.wikipedia.com/kombucha
www.kombucha.org
-Alison
2 comments:
Very interesting Alison of the Charterness Wilderr School. I just learned about Kombucha at a rock climbing competition and was interested in what it was. Thanks for explaining, although it doesn't sound very yummie.
From Surge
Ali,
This is a great feature for our blog. Kombucha is becoming more common, but it is still a bit of a mystery to many. Even those who buy it at the market, may not have ever seen the "zoogleal mat" that is responsible for all the health benefits of this uniquely refreshing beverage.
Super-duper!
Bean
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