Some of the ingredient statements for Biotta juices read “100% fermented.” We’ve received dozens of questions about what that means. Is it a yeast fermentation? Is it like the process used in alcohol production? Do we add lactic acid to our juices? Does lactic acid mean there is lactose in the juices? Let’s look at one question at a time.
What is Lactic Acid?Lactofermentation converts sugars and starches found in the vegetables into lactic acid, which is a natural preservative.* In Biotta juices, lactic acid is produced as part of a naturally spontaneous fermentation process.
What Good is Lactic Acid?
Lactic acid preserves the juice and prevents bacterial deterioration. Fermentation has been used for thousands of years in such foods as sauerkraut, cheese, wine, sour grained porridge and breads.** Lactic acid improves the microbiological stability and safety of Biotta juices.
In addition to preservation, lactic acid foods are of vital importance to the human body, especially for digestion and metabolism. Modern medicine is catching up with what our ancient forefathers knew: fermentation is good for you. Nourishedkitchen.com published an article on lactic acid fermentation which states: “Vegetables, fruits, legumes and grains subjected to lactic acid fermentation … see increases in both their macro- and micronutrient profiles.” Later in the same article, we read: “Vegetables that have undergone lactic acid fermentation… often see an increase in the activity of vitamin C and vitamin A.”**
Eat Better. Feel Better.
The consumption of lactofermented vegetables has been studied for its potential health benefits. These studies have revealed significant benefits in the area of reestablishment and maintenance of intestinal health, increased immune function, digestion aid, constipation relief and decreased allergies and infections.*
All Biotta vegetable juices are fermented and contain lactic acid. It’s an organic process—all our vegetable juices are 100% naturally fermented.
Want more information about Biotta’s natural organic juices? If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right. If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory. If you have any other questions, just email us.
*www.sarahflackconsulting.com
**http://nourishedkitchen.com/fermented-food-lactic-acid-fermentation/
+ This applies to all Biotta vegetable juices but may not apply to all fruit juices.
Note: Biotta juices are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. We are not medical professionals and are not in a position to provide any medical advice. We recommend you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.
Q: Is the fermentation of the juices a yeast fermentation?
A: No. Our juices are lacto fermented (explained below). There is no yeast involved.
Q: Is it like the process used in alcohol production?
A: No. Alcohol fermentation uses yeast during the production. Biotta juices contain no yeast and no alcohol.
Q: Do we add lactic acid to our juices?
A: No, lactic acid is not added. The fermentation creates natural lactic acid.
Q: Does lactic acid mean there is lactose in the juices?
A: No. Lactic acid and lactose are different. There is no lactose in our juices, so they are considered lactose-free and also vegan.+
A: No. Our juices are lacto fermented (explained below). There is no yeast involved.
Q: Is it like the process used in alcohol production?
A: No. Alcohol fermentation uses yeast during the production. Biotta juices contain no yeast and no alcohol.
Q: Do we add lactic acid to our juices?
A: No, lactic acid is not added. The fermentation creates natural lactic acid.
Q: Does lactic acid mean there is lactose in the juices?
A: No. Lactic acid and lactose are different. There is no lactose in our juices, so they are considered lactose-free and also vegan.+
What is Lactic Acid?
What Good is Lactic Acid?
Lactic acid preserves the juice and prevents bacterial deterioration. Fermentation has been used for thousands of years in such foods as sauerkraut, cheese, wine, sour grained porridge and breads.** Lactic acid improves the microbiological stability and safety of Biotta juices.
In addition to preservation, lactic acid foods are of vital importance to the human body, especially for digestion and metabolism. Modern medicine is catching up with what our ancient forefathers knew: fermentation is good for you. Nourishedkitchen.com published an article on lactic acid fermentation which states: “Vegetables, fruits, legumes and grains subjected to lactic acid fermentation … see increases in both their macro- and micronutrient profiles.” Later in the same article, we read: “Vegetables that have undergone lactic acid fermentation… often see an increase in the activity of vitamin C and vitamin A.”**
Eat Better. Feel Better.
The consumption of lactofermented vegetables has been studied for its potential health benefits. These studies have revealed significant benefits in the area of reestablishment and maintenance of intestinal health, increased immune function, digestion aid, constipation relief and decreased allergies and infections.*
All Biotta vegetable juices are fermented and contain lactic acid. It’s an organic process—all our vegetable juices are 100% naturally fermented.
Want more information about Biotta’s natural organic juices? If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right. If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory. If you have any other questions, just email us.
*www.sarahflackconsulting.com
**http://nourishedkitchen.com/fermented-food-lactic-acid-fermentation/
+ This applies to all Biotta vegetable juices but may not apply to all fruit juices.
Note: Biotta juices are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. We are not medical professionals and are not in a position to provide any medical advice. We recommend you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.
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