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Kvass, made from kombucha, is a fairly popular drink. It becomes especially popular in the summer, during hot weather. Not only adults, but also children drink this kvass. Many people compare making an infusion with brewing, so the question about the alcohol content in it is quite natural. Pregnant women and mothers who want to include a healing drink in their children’s diet want to know this. Whether there is alcohol in kombucha or not is a question that also often worries drivers and people with alcohol addiction.
Can a drink be classified as alcoholic – a question that worries many
Alcoholic kombucha or not?
Japanese and Manchurian mushroom, Kombuha, fango, zooglea - all these are other names for a mucous living culture, which is a complex symbiosis of yeast fungi, acetic acid bacteria and unicellular organisms. It is used to prepare a sweet and sour carbonated drink called kvass.It is called tea because it is tea (black or green) that is used as a breeding ground for bacteria.
Many people are concerned about the question of whether kombucha contains alcohol or not. To answer it, it is necessary to study in detail the substances included in its composition and the chemical processes that occur during their interaction.
External resemblance to a jellyfish
How degrees are formed in kombucha
The starter for medusomycetes is sweet tea leaves. Its production takes place in two stages. First, the process of maturation of a fungal culture is accompanied by fermentation. The sugar is absorbed by the yeast, resulting in the formation of alcohol and carbonic acid.
Therefore, questions often arise regarding the alcohol content in kombucha. People who drink kvass want to know how much alcohol is actually produced when making the drink. The amount of sugars at the beginning of cooking increases and amounts to 5.5 g/l, and then this figure gradually decreases. You can find out the final percentage of alcohol in the prepared kvass only by following the entire fermentation process.
The stage of interaction between sugar and yeast is intermediate. After it ends, the bacteria continue to work actively. The result of their work is the oxidation of ethyl alcohol and its splitting into acetic acid. As a result, there are practically no alcohol levels left in the kombucha, and the drink turns out to be truly invigorating and slightly carbonated.
By adding a variety of fruits and berries to the infusion, you can get healthy, tasty fruit drinks.
How much alcohol is in kombucha
It turns out that alcohol is still present in kombucha, but the percentage of its content is quite insignificant. The number of degrees in a homemade drink does not exceed 0.5-1%.
The same amount of alcohol as in kombucha is also found in:
- kefir;
- non-alcoholic beer;
- fruit and berry juices.
Is it possible to drink kombucha for those who are driving?
The question of the presence of alcohol levels in kombucha, and in particular, whether it is dangerous for drivers, worries those who are going to drive. It would be wrong to say that such a drink does not contain alcohol at all. Still, it contains a small amount of degrees, and drivers are advised to use it in moderation. It is best to take the infusion before driving in a diluted form. This will reduce the percentage of degrees in the drink, thereby preventing problems that may arise when meeting with State Traffic Inspectorate employees.
Can coded people drink kombucha?
People who have been treated for alcoholism should know how kombucha can affect coding.The presence of degrees in mushroom kvass worries not only coded people, but also their loved ones. The alcohol content in kombucha is very small, so it can be consumed by people with disabilities. If you drink kvass regularly, you can even overcome your existing craving for alcoholic beverages. The process of weaning off alcohol is not accompanied by any side effects and occurs without the usual withdrawal symptoms.
You can use any type of tea (except flavored) to make kombucha.
Who should not drink kombucha?
Medusomycete contains a small amount of alcohol, but at the same time it has many beneficial properties. It is considered a kind of elixir of health and longevity. But not all people can use medicinal kvass, regardless of whether the kombucha contains alcoholic degrees or not.
People suffering from:
- diabetes mellitus;
- hypertension;
- ulcers of the stomach and duodenum;
- fungal diseases.
Due to the fact that the drink contains alcohol, consuming medusomycetes is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women, as well as children under 12 years of age. People who have problems with the functioning of the nervous system and suffer from insomnia should use kvass in degrees with caution.
It is not recommended to combine a drink with degrees with drugs containing paracetamol, analgin, acetylsalicylic acid, as well as some antibiotics.
Conclusion
Alcohol in kombucha is present in minimal quantities. Coded people and drivers driving vehicles can drink it. In the absence of contraindications, drinking the infusion will only be beneficial for health. The main thing is not to abuse the invigorating drink. The maximum allowable amount is no more than 3-5 glasses per day.
