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Within the Kombucha Mushroom the pro-biotic bacteria and yeasts live on their own level separated by layers of mucopolysaccharides construction. You can actually see their strata on the sides of the mushroom. Like a mini hi-rise of floors which the different bacteria and yeast live. The mushroom is not a side effect of the kombucha tea ferment, it is the purpose of the ferment. The Kombucha mushrooms itself is where the beneficial bacteria congregate. This swollen saccharide mushroom, along with plenty of nutrients is what we press out into our Pure Pressed Kombucha Extract.
Recommended for Diabetics, Candidasis, IRB sufferers and those who can not tolerate the sugar of kombucha tea or the trouble of brewing their own. Suggested dosage: 10 drops per 100 pounds 3-4 times a day. Taken with 4—8 oz fresh pure water. To lose weight take 30 minutes before meals. After meals to regain or normalize weight. Mix with honey, your favorite fruit juice; Apple Cider, Cranberry, or flavorful vinegars; Balsamic, Raspberry Garlic or create your own. Add zest to water bottles, salads, soups stews, potatoes & vegetables. Safe for cats, dogs and horses.
Alcohol Extracted Kombucha (or alcohol added) is not identical to kombucha tea. Yet remarkable affects have been claimed. Alcohol extraction contributes to Polysaccharides, which are not water soluble, and are considerably healthy. This only applies to extracting the mushrooms themselves, and not simply adding some alcohol to the pressed extract. We soak our mushrooms in organic grape alcohol (from the Santa Cruz Mountains) a full 60 days to achieve this effect.
Alcohol should be less than 15% by volume.
A 20% alcohol (by volume) solution will kill the probiotic yeasts and bacteria. (preventing further fermentation) and eliminating any potential probiotic effects. The advantage are in preventing possible cross contamination (minor risk), preventing squidles and those unsightly globs from forming (major distraction and nuisance, but healthy stuff really) and the addition of polysaccharides.
To use vodka, gin or whiskey, the percentage of alcohol is expressed as proof. Divide the proof by 1/2 to find the percent alcohol. Therefore 80 Proof vodka = 40% alcohol by volume.
For example:
equal parts (80 proof) vodka + pure pressed kombucha extract
[for example 4 fluid ounces of vodka + 4 fluid ounces kombucha extract]
equals 8 fluid ounces which is;
50% pure kombucha
20% alcohol, (vodka)
30% water, (from vodka)
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