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Kombucha (Fermented Foods) Mini Quiz

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Question 1

Kombucha relies on what living culture to ferment sweetened tea?

A SCOBY contains bacteria and yeast that consume sugar and produce the acids and gases found in kombucha.

Question 2

Which liquid base does kombucha traditionally use for fermentation?

Traditional kombucha uses tea for its flavor and compounds, while added sugar feeds the fermenting culture.

Question 3

Bottled kombucha gets much of its natural fizz from which gas?

Yeast can release carbon dioxide during fermentation, and sealed bottles trap the gas as carbonation.

Question 4

Which acid gives kombucha a vinegar-like tang?

Acetic acid gives kombucha a sharp note also associated with vinegar, though kombucha contains several organic acids.