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Kvass fermentation cultures

Kvass fermentation cultures

Chinese name
格瓦斯发酵菌种
Mandarin pinyin
Géwǎsī fājiào jūnzhǒng

Yeast and lactic-acid-bacterial cultures used together to ferment a bread-based kvass liquid. Exact strains and culture carriers are not disclosed here.

Type
Leavening agents

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Yeast and lactic-acid-bacterial cultures used together to ferment a bread-based kvass liquid. Exact strains and culture carriers are not disclosed here.

In the kitchen

Initiate fermentation of the prepared bread liquid, contributing acidity, aroma and possible alcohol.

Not sweet-rice starter or proof that a finished drink contains live cultures. Liquid and dried culture preparations exist; supplier composition must be checked.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有格瓦斯发酵菌种吗?

Does this dish contain Kvass fermentation cultures?

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