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Gingerbug Fermented Soda Starter

Recipe by Whole Shenanigans

A probiotic, gut‑friendly gingerbug starter that you can use to make naturally fizzy sodas at home. The guide walks you through creating the gingerbug, feeding it daily, and turning it into a sparkling juice drink in a swing‑top bottle.

MediumAmericanServes 4

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Source Video
96h 27m
Prep
0m
Cook
11h 34m
Cleanup
108h 1m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$3.60
Total cost
$0.90
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Feeding the gingerbug daily with equal parts sugar and ginger.
  • Covering the jar loosely to allow oxygen while preventing contamination.
  • Burping the soda bottles regularly to avoid dangerous pressure buildup.

Safety Warnings

  • Fermentation produces CO₂; always burp bottles to prevent explosion.
  • Do not use glass bottles that cannot withstand pressure; swing‑top bottles are recommended.
  • Use non‑chlorinated water; chlorine can kill the beneficial microbes.
  • If the starter develops mold (green, black, or fuzzy), discard it.

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