What Foods Have Trace Alcohol? Uncovering Surprising Sources
                                
                                
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                                Did you know a ripe banana can contain up to 0.5% alcohol by volume, comparable to some non-alcoholic beers? Many people are surprised to learn what foods have trace alcohol, produced either through the natural process of fermentation or as a component in certain ingredients and cooking methods.