Spotlight On Kvass

Fermented Foods Are Taking the Health Scene by Storm – Meet the Latest One on the Market

- Sara Bunny

You already know about kombucha, and now there’s another fermented brew that’s starting to make waves on the local health scene – a spritzy concoction called kvass. But if you’ve never heard of it, you’re not alone. On our shores the kvass market is still reasonably small and boutique, but over in Eastern Europe where the drink originated, kvass is big news. In Russia, many families have their own traditional recipes for their favourite flavours, shop shelves are lined with various brands of the drink, and the widely-consumed brew is steeped in history.

To add to its appeal, those in the know say kvass is a breeze to make, it’s packed with probiotic goodness, and it’s a low-sugar thirst quencher. The refreshing, savoury taste of traditional kvass means it’s used as a virtually zero-alcohol alternative to beer in parts of Europe, while the beetroot version has a wide range of health pluses.

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