Do you need organic ginger to make a ginger bug?
                                
                                
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                                Most fermenting experts agree that organic ginger significantly increases your chances of a successful ginger bug. This is because non-organic ginger is often treated with chemicals or irradiated, which can kill the wild yeasts and bacteria crucial for the fermentation process. However, with the right techniques, a non-organic ginger bug is still possible.