Atchara - Organic Fermented Raw Green Papaya - review and giveaway!
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I have had my eye on atchara for a while now, and since I have been wanting to consume more fermented foods, I thought I’d give it a try. I’m glad I did!
As sauerkraut is to Germans and kimchi to Koreans, atchara is a traditional Philippine fermented dish made from unripe green papaya, fresh raw ginger root, and other raw ingredients in a vinegar base.
Fermented foods are full of enzymes and are a wonderful addition to any cooked foods as enzymes are destroyed by the heat used to cook foods.
Papaya is a great source of nutrition, and the natural fermentation process multiplies the nutrition. Using raw coconut water vinegar instead of white vinegar further adds to the nutritional properties of atchara. Continue reading
The other alternative is to use baking soda. Yup, baking soda is used a lot in personal care products. It does a great job, when mixed with sea salt to clean the teeth. Use the ratio of 2:1 (two parts baking soda, one part salt). You can add a few drops of peppermint or clove essential oil as an option.