One of the standout non-alcoholic fermented beverages at the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas was Koji Clear, a beverage made from just koji, rice and water. According to the brand, the drink “has clear taste with refreshing sourness and elegant sweetness.” This beverage represents an updated take on the ancient Japanese natural energy drink, Amazake or “Drinkable IV.”
Thanks to its minimal-ingredient formula, this fermented beverage made from natural ingredients is ready to be consumed by all, including young children. This drink helps to maintain healthy skin, support the gut and relieve fatigue. For these reasons, it may be enjoyed as an alternative to breakfast or snacks, and it can be consumed straight, on the rocks, or with other non-alcoholic or alcoholic drinks.
Increasingly, as their knowledge of gut health grows, consumers are looking for fermented foods and beverages with unique features and functional benefits.
