fermented
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I washed the meal down with a cocktail made from pulque—the Aztec’s milky, sacred brew made from fermented agave sap—mixed with xoconostle, a tangy local cactus fruit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
It also established at least one clear boundary in American diplomacy: Rubio may travel the world on behalf of the president, but he won’t be doing it with a cooler full of fermented cabbage.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
In its defence the restaurant owner argued that just 60% of diners had opted to try the ants, while the rest were served alternatives like fermented vinegar and edible flowers.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
On a sidewalk in a middle-class neighborhood of Colima city, the Bejarano family is selling tuba, a refreshing fermented drink made from the fresh, sweet sap of the coconut palm tree.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
The extra fridge is reserved for making kimchi, fermented vegetables that sit in there for weeks.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
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