Wait, Is There Alcohol in My Kanji?

Let's clear up a burning question many fermentation fans have: Does Kanji contain alcohol? Short answer: Nope!

If you've been sipping on kombucha and wondering if your beloved Kanji is similar, you're in for a fascinating fermentation lesson. While both are fermented drinks, they're actually worlds apart when it comes to alcohol content.

Kombucha vs. Kanji: A Fermentation Showdown

Kombucha is a tricky character. Thanks to its fermentation process involving both bacteria and yeast, it actually does contain a tiny amount of alcohol. We're talking about 0.5% to 2% alcohol by volume - enough that some brands even come with an age restriction!

Kanji, on the other hand, is the clean-living cousin of fermented drinks. Our traditional North Indian beverage is fermented purely through lactic acid bacteria (LABs), which means zero alcohol production. These friendly microbes are more interested in creating tangy flavor and gut-friendly probiotics than brewing up a party.

The Science Behind the Difference

Here's where it gets nerdy (but fun!). Kombucha's fermentation involves SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast), which means yeast is part of the fermentation party. Yeast loves turning sugar into alcohol - it's basically their superpower.

Kanji? It's a bacterial fermentation exclusively. Our LABs are focused on transforming the natural sugars in beetroot and black carrots into lactic acid. The result? A probiotic-rich, alcohol-free drink that's all about flavor and health.

Why Choose Alcohol-Free Fermentation?

Traditional fermentation techniques like our Kanji-making process aren't about creating alcohol. They're about preservation, flavor development, and creating beneficial probiotics. It's food science at its most delicious and nutritious!

So next time you're sipping on our Kanji, you can enjoy it knowing you're getting pure, clean fermented goodness - no buzz, just flavor and gut health.

Ready to dive into the world of alcohol-free fermentation? Grab a bottle of Kanji and taste the tradition!