Kombucha without White Sugar or Granulated Sugar – Is it Possible?
Most Kombucha lovers swear by feeding their tea fungus with ordinary household sugar, whole cane sugar, or raw cane sugar. There are actually various alternatives to these conventional types of sugar. The Scoby needs carbohydrates for metabolism. These carbohydrates are also present in agave syrup, honey, or sugar beet syrup, for example. However, it will most likely take longer for it to get used to the sugar alternative. It is also more difficult to find the exact recipe for the perfect taste.
Agave Syrup
Agave syrup is a natural sweetener derived from the agave plant. Agave syrup consists mainly of fructose. Therefore, the kombucha can become sour faster, and fermentation may need to be stopped earlier. Additionally, an interesting caramel-like taste can develop.
Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is the concentrated sap of the maple tree. The syrup contains more zinc and magnesium than conventional sugar. The Scoby can also be accustomed to this sweetener. This requires a lot of patience, and the kombucha will taste a bit more unconventional.
Honey
When kombucha is brewed with honey, it is called Jun Kombucha. It often takes a longer time to get the Scoby used to honey. Instead of one cup of conventional sugar, you only need ⅞ of the amount of honey for the same sweetening power.
Molasses
Molasses is a byproduct of conventional sugar and contains a lot of iron, calcium, and magnesium. The Scoby may take a little longer to break down the individual components of molasses before the sucrose can be metabolized. Fermentation can take 7 to 14 days.
The kombucha will become sour faster and taste a bit more bitter and stronger.
Coconut Blossom Sugar
Coconut blossom sugar also has a lower glycemic index and can be used for making kombucha. Here, it is also important to note that kombucha made with coconut blossom sugar becomes sour faster and requires a shorter fermentation time.
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Hat jemand Erfahrung bei der Ansetzung nur mit Dattelzucker?
Habt ihr auch Erfahrung mit Yacon Sirup?
😅Joa, und zwar ziemlich schnell. Innerhalb von 3 Tagen hatte ich Essig ☺️.