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| CATEGORIES ABOUT TIBICOS | |
| fermented foods | |
| fermented beverages | |
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Tibicos are found around the world, with no two cultures being exactly the same. Typical tibicos have a mix of '' Lactobacillus '', '' Streptococcus '', '' Pediococcus '' and '' Leuconostoc '' bacteria with yeasts from '' Saccharomyces '', '' Candida '', '' Kloeckera '' and possibly other yeasts. '' Candida Albicans '', known for human Yeast Infections , is never found in tibicos PREPARATION Basic preparation method is to add tibicos to a sugary liquid and allow to ferment 24 to 48 hours. A typical recipe might be:
Method: dissolve the sugar in the water, and add the juice of the lemon and any fruit and spices. After mixing, drop in the tibicos and cover the jar. If the lid is on tightly, you get a Carbonated drink; if loose, a still drink. Set the jar aside to ferment at Room Temperature for 24 to 48 hours. When finished, strain out the tibicos to add to the next batch. NB: it is important to use ingredients that will not inhibit the Fermentation . This means: # if using tap water, Filter or boil to remove Chlorine (note that boiling does not remove Chloramine ) # fresh fruit should be washed to remove Pesticide residues, and ideally be Organic fruit # dried fruit should be Preservative free SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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