Sour Flavor Boosters You Ought to Know

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Take your sour knowledge to another level.

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Gose

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An unfiltered German wheat beer (pronounced "gose-uh") brewed with malted wheat and malted barley. Fermented with yeast and lactic bacteria, it's crisp with acidic tang tempered by saltiness.

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Yuzu

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This Japanese citrus fruit is treasured for its aromatic rind. The distinctly sour juice packs a potent punch in marinades, vinaigrettes, and soups.

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Labneh

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This soft, creamy Lebanese cheese made from strained yogurt is tangy and rich, but low in calories and fat. It's an ideal base for dips, spreads, and the like.

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Tamarind

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This tropical tree produces pods bearing an exceptionally potent sweet-sour pulp that provides tangy backbone in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisine.

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Kombucha

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Made by adding yeast and bacteria to sweetened black or green tea, the fermented beverage has a refreshing sour effervescence that is brilliant in cocktails or on its own.

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Kefir

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A tangy, nutrient-dense milk beverage characterized by its fermentation with a unique milk culture. Kefir contains probiotic bacteria similar to yogurt, making it a healthy aid to digestion.

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