Discovering the Hidden Alcohol: Foods You Didn’t Know Contain Alcohol
Soy sauce is another commonly used condiment that is produced through fermentation. Yogurt and kefir are both fermented dairy products that contain beneficial bacteria. Fortunately, most of the alcohol produced during bread making evaporates during the baking process due to the high temperatures. Apples and bananas are common examples of fruits that can produce alcohol as they ripen. Ripe fruits, particularly those with high sugar content, can naturally produce alcohol as they ferment. For example, ripe fruits left at room temperature can start to ferment due to naturally occurring yeasts. But it’s difficult to avoid all alcohol completely because it’s in lots of everyday foods and drinks. This ranges from microscopic amounts in 0% ABV (alcohol by volume) beer – often labelled as “not containing more than 0.05% ABV” –…