Turning Leftover Pineapple Skins into Tepache
Garda Pangan Foundation Communications Team
Aug 27, 2026
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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?
