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Turning Leftover Pineapple Skins into Tepache

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[PINEAPPLE PEEL – TEPACHE] ⠀⠀ When peeling a pineapple, you might sometimes feel guilty about discarding the skin; because of its rough texture, we often end up peeling off a thick layer that includes some of the fruit's flesh.

We’d love to share an idea for using those pineapple peels—giving them a new purpose while offering health benefits for you.

Tepache, a probiotic-rich drink from Mexico, is actually made by fermenting pineapple peels! It’s incredibly easy to make and requires only simple ingredients.

Interested in trying your hand at making tepache?