Ripe seasonal fruit (banana, papaya or pineapple)
Sweet ripe fruit such as banana, papaya or pineapple, often surplus or overripe produce.
Characteristics
- Rich in simple sugars, water and potassium.
- Carries natural yeasts and bacteria on its skin.
- Base of fermented fruit juice (FFJ) with molasses or brown sugar in natural farming.
- In traditional recipes also used to feed microorganism cultures.
Role in the preparation: Provides sugars and natural microorganisms that drive fermentation in fruit ferments and microbial cultures.
Caution: Use fruit free of mould, ferment in a cool place under a breathable cover and label containers with the date.
Sources: Department of Agriculture Caraga (Philippines) - Fermented Fruit Juice (FFJ) · University of Hawaii CTAHR - Fermented Plant Juice (SA-7)
Documentary information: this is neither a recommendation for use nor a plant-protection or veterinary claim. Check your country's regulations before any use.