2d • Food is Medicine
🧫 Fermented Superfoods Spotlight #5 — Tepache
🧬 Why It Matters
Tepache is a lightly fermented drink made from pineapple rinds, sugar, and spices. It’s a perfect example of turning food scraps into a probiotic powerhouse.
- Probiotic boost → supports gut microbiome balance
- Digestive aid → natural enzymes from pineapple
- Sustainable wellness → transforms “waste” into nourishment
🍽️ How to Use
- Enjoy chilled as a refreshing probiotic drink
- Use as a base for mocktails or smoothies
- Pair with citrus or ginger for extra flavor
- Drink small amounts daily for gut support
🍴 Simple Tepache Recipe
Ingredients:
- Rind + core of 1 pineapple
- ½ cup brown sugar (or panela)
- 4 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Optional: cloves or ginger
Steps:
1. Wash pineapple thoroughly, then cut rind + core into pieces.
2. Place in a jar with sugar, water, and spices.
3. Cover loosely and let ferment at room temperature for 2–3 days.
4. Strain, chill, and enjoy lightly fizzy tepache.
💡 Reflection Prompt
Fermentation can turn “scraps” into superfoods.
👉 What’s one ingredient you usually throw away that could be repurposed into something nourishing?
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🧫 Fermented Superfoods Spotlight #5 — Tepache
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