Pineapple Ginger Soda Recipe (Easy, Natural Ferment) (2024)

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Pineapple ginger soda is so easy to make, and sooo healthy, delicious and refreshing! This is easily my family’s favorite lacto-fermented beverage, and I’m sure your family will love it, too.

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It is reminiscent of Jamaican pineapple ginger soda, except so much better! And did I mention healthy? This fermented pineapple juice tastes good, and is good for you, too!

If you have a picky family, fermented drinks such as this one are great to get them started enjoying the health benefits of natural probiotics. It is well-received by picky children. This drink is safe for those on the candida diet, GAPS diet, SIBO diet, etc. Ahh, finally something you can enjoy!

This drink requires using an active ginger bug as the starter. A ginger bug is starter culture, basically a “sourdough starter” for fermented beverages such as this one or this raw ginger beer soda. You can learn how to make a ginger bug by clicking here.

Can I use water kefir instead of ginger bug?

If you’re asking this question, I’m guessing you already have water kefir available, but don’t yet have a ginger bug. While you can use water kefir as a starter for this recipe, it will not be as fizzy, and you may have to play around with the starter amount.

Ginger bug is a very potent starter–it is very strong and makes super fizzy drinks! It is also very easy to make, so I would recommend that you start a ginger bug today! Ginger bug also severely cuts down on the amount of sugar you have to use in your recipe, and eats up fruit sugars much quicker than water kefir does. You could also experiment with using extra water kefir grains in lieu of using the prepared water kefir liquid as a starter.

Can I make the pineapple ginger juice without using a ginger bug?

You sure can! This drink is delicious as is, with just the pineapple juice and ginger! You are welcome to enjoy it that way, but you will not benefit from the probiotics nor will it be a natural fizzy soda. You lose out on the beneficial bacteria and yeasts fermenting with a ginger bug provides, and the resulting reduction in sugar content.

On the plus side, both pineapple and ginger contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and if raw, enzymes too. Just mix the pineapple juice and ginger juice, and keep chilled. Serve on ice and enjoy!

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Now let’s get on to the pineapple ginger soda recipe!

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Pineapple Ginger Soda Recipe

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This pineapple ginger soda recipe is naturally fermented, so it contains valuable probiotics for a healthy gut.

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Course Beverage, Ferment

Servings 4 People

Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients

  • 48 oz Pineapple Juice (freshly juiced and strained, if possible)
  • 0.5-1 oz Ginger Juice
  • 1/4 cup Active Ginger Bug

Instructions

  • In a large pitcher with a spout, pour the pineapple juice.

  • Mix in the ginger juice a little at a time, and taste until you like it. If you accidentally add too much ginger, you can add more pineapple juice or dilute with some water. Work slowly and carefully!

  • Add the ¼ cup ginger bug, mix well

  • Pour into tightly lidded jars. Leave at least an inch of space in a mason jar, 3-4 inches in a flip-top. Close and let it ferment for 1-3 days.

  • Check daily, and move to fridge once fizzy. Mine is always super fizzy in less than one!

Notes

Pineapple Juice: You can use freshly pressed juice of very ripe pineapple, or use canned or bottled. I highly recommend this organic pineapple juice but you can use regular pineapple juice as well. You don’t want a pineapple juice with a bunch of additives.

Ginger Juice: I highly recommend juicing your own ginger, or blending 1.5-3 inches of ginger (to taste). Start with 1.5 inch, blend with some of the pineapple juice, strain, mix that juice with the rest of the pineapple juice and taste. Then blend and strain more ginger juice if desired. If you cannot source fresh ginger, try this ginger juice. Do not use powdered ginger.

Flip-top jars are the best jars to ensure a fizzy final product. Amazon now has inexpensive flip-top jars. Click here to check them out. I generally recommend the 8oz for children and 16oz for adults. I do at times use larger bottles then pour individual servings into a cup/glass.

Keyword Ginger Bug

I can’t wait for you to try this recipe. You may also consider trying raw ginger beer, another of my favorite ginger bug soda recipes.

Enjoy your homemade soda cold, but open carefully! Mine always bubbles over! If you enjoyed this recipe, please let me know by leaving a comment!

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Pineapple Ginger Soda Recipe (Easy, Natural Ferment) (2024)

FAQs

Does pineapple naturally ferment? ›

Yeast and bacteria naturally found on the pineapple skins and our environments are more than enough to lightly ferment the fruit sugars and piloncillo.

How do you make soda ferment? ›

Directions
  1. Combine the ginger bug and liquid.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a flip top lid bottle like the one in the photo, leaving ½ inch of headspace.
  3. Allow drink to ferment for 2-3 days at room temperature.
  4. Transfer bottle to refrigerator for up to a few months.
Feb 17, 2024

What happens when you mix ginger and pineapple? ›

Homemade pineapple-ginger juice, a refreshing beverage, aids digestion, reduces inflammation, boosts immunity, and detoxifies the body. Enjoy this tropical punch to cleanse your gut and increase metabolism naturally.

What do pineapple, ginger, and turmeric do for the body? ›

PINEAPPLE, TUMERIC AND GINGER JUICE

This is a great little detox juice cleanse that's loaded with anti-inflammatory, digestive-boosting, and liver cleansing properties. This pineapple juice recipe provides a little extra immune-boosting and detoxifying benefits by adding fresh ginger and turmeric root.

How do you ferment fruit naturally? ›

The Best Way to Ferment Fruit

Mix 1 cup (200 g) of sugar, 2 cups (473 ml) of water, and 1 packet of yeast in a jar. Let the jar sit for 3 to 4 days at room temperature in a dark spot. Then, add fresh, ripe fruit into the fermented syrup, like peaches, plums, mangos, or pineapple.

How to ferment for beginners? ›

How to ferment vegetables
  1. Begin by thoroughly sterilising your chosen jar. Wash it with warm soapy water and dry it well. ...
  2. Prep your vegetables. ...
  3. Make a brine. ...
  4. Add your veg to the jar. ...
  5. Pour over the brine. ...
  6. Leave to ferment at room temperature. ...
  7. Pop it in the fridge to finish fermentation.
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What should you not mix pineapple with? ›

Mixing pineapple and milk may lead to curdled, bitter-tasting milk due to the effect of pineapple's bromelain on milk's casein.

Are pineapple and ginger good for you to lose weight? ›

This creamy fat burning smoothie contains ginger which is great for digestion and pineapple which is one of the top anti-inflammatory foods. The combination of banana and ginger may help to increase fat burning in the body. Pineapples are a member of the Bromeliaceae family, which is a type of flowering plant.

What happens when you drink pineapple cucumber and ginger juice? ›

of health benefits from immune system booster to. digestive system cleanser, anti-aging supporter, weight loss and anti-inflammatory aide.

What happens if you drink ginger and turmeric everyday? ›

They're a part of the same plant family Zingiberaceae and share origins of being used in traditional medicine in India and China for centuries. Taking ginger and turmeric together may reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms of inflammation-related illnesses such as arthritis, digestive diseases, and even diabetes.

What are the side effects of drinking turmeric and ginger? ›

Be sure to consult with a healthcare provider before supplementing and decrease your dosage if you notice any side effects. Ginger may decrease blood clotting and blood sugar levels. In high doses, turmeric can cause side effects like rashes, headaches, and diarrhea.

What does turmeric ginger and cinnamon do to the body? ›

All three spices in this tea have been used for thousands of years to reduce inflammation, enhance digestion and circulation and strengthen the immune system. They are also a good source of antioxidants, which protect our cells against free radical damage.

Can I eat pineapple that smells like alcohol? ›

If you get a whiff of the fruity and sweet pineapple scent you know and love, then the inside should be ripe and okay to eat. However, if you catch hints of anything that smells like chemicals, alcohol, or vinegar, that's a sign that the fruit has started to ferment and will taste bad.

What alcohol does pineapple turn into? ›

Tepache is a fermented beverage made from the peel and the rind of pineapples, and is sweetened either with piloncillo or brown sugar, sometimes seasoned with chili powder, and served cold.

Can pineapple produce ethanol? ›

Pineapple skin waste contains carbohydrates and reducing sugars; these are enough as a potential substrate for the production of ethanol via the utilization of the fermentation and distillation process for a high quality and purities [68, 69] .

Are pineapples naturally occurring? ›

Pineapple is native to tropical and subtropical America and has been introduced elsewhere. The fruit has become a characteristic ingredient in the meat, vegetable, fish, and rice dishes of what is loosely termed Pan-Asian cuisine. The fruit is eaten fresh where available and in canned form worldwide.

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