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Product & Ingredients
What is Puro Tepache?
Puro Tepache is a traditional Mexican lightly fermented beverage made from pineapple, sweetened with natural piloncillo and flavored with clove and cinnamon. It is slightly effervescent and contains beneficial probiotics.
What are the ingredients in Puro Tepache?
Puro Tepache is made with natural ingredients, including pineapple rinds and cores, piloncillo, cinnamon, and other spices. It’s naturally fermented, which gives it a refreshing, tangy flavor.
Is Puro Tepache alcoholic?
Puro Tepache contains a very low level of alcohol (0.2% by weight), which is a natural byproduct of fermentation, making it non-alcoholic by most standards.
Health Benefits
Is Puro Tepache a probiotic drink?
Yes! Puro Tepache contains probiotics that are beneficial for gut health and digestion due to the natural fermentation process.
Is Puro Tepache good for digestion?
The probiotics and enzymes present in Puro Tepache can support healthy digestion and gut function.
Is Puro Tepache vegan and gluten-free?
Yes, Puro Tepache is both vegan and gluten-free, made with 100% natural ingredients.
Purchasing & Availability
Where can I buy Puro Tepache?
You can purchase Puro Tepache directly from select retailers, restaurants, coffee shops or at local pop up events. Make sure to follow us on social media (link accounts) and sign up for our email updates to know where we are going to be next. Hint: we give away free tepache at pop up events.
How should I store Puro Tepache?
Puro Tepache should be stored in the refrigerator to preserve its flavor and probiotics. Treat it like milk!
How long does Puro Tepache last?
When refrigerated, Puro Tepache can last up to 60 days, but it’s best consumed fresh for optimal taste.
Consumption & Serving
How should I drink Puro Tepache?
Puro Tepache is best enjoyed chilled. You can drink it straight, mix it into cocktails, or pair it with your favorite foods for a refreshing boost.
What does Puro Tepache taste like?
Puro Tepache has a slightly sweet, tangy, and effervescent taste with hints of pineapple and cinnamon.
Can I cook with Puro Tepache?
Yes! You can use Puro Tepache as a marinade, in cocktails, or as an ingredient in various culinary dishes.
Sustainability
Is Puro Tepache eco-friendly?
Yes, our packaging is eco-friendly and we strive to use locally sourced, sustainable ingredients whenever possible. Our main ingredient is pineapple rinds and cores that we rescue from local fruit processors and people that make agua frescas.