Which fruit has natural alcohol? A guide to fruit fermentation
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Trace amounts of ethanol are naturally present in many ripe fruits, a result of the anaerobic fermentation of fruit sugars by wild yeasts. While the alcohol content is typically minuscule and not intoxicating for humans, it is a fascinating and normal part of the ripening process. This guide explains which fruit has natural alcohol and the factors that influence this occurrence.