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Water-kefir fermentation

Fermentation of sugar-water or fruit-juice substrates with water-kefir grains (Tibicos) to produce a light, carbonated live-culture beverage distinct from dairy kefir.

Where it's used

Living-culture beverages beyond kombucha
Kefir, water kefir, kvass and jun — live probiotic fermented drinks beyond kombucha, riding gut-health demand across the US, Europe, China and India, from Lifeway's drinkable kefir and KeVita's sparkling probiotic water to Yakult's lactobacillusdaily-dose category.
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