SCOBY is the commonly used acronym for “symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast”, and is formed after the completion of a unique fermentation process of lactic acid bacteria, acetic acid bacteria, and yeast to form several sour foods and beverages such as kombucha and kimchi.
Where To Buy Scoby In South Africa
The ProHealth Shop
Address: 106 Milfoil Rd, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30AM Thu
Phone: +27 82 856 9925
Kombukarious Kombucha
Address: Guild, Klapmuts – Simondium Rd, Paarl, 7646, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5:30PM ⋅ Opens 8AM Thu
Phone: +27 84 443 3434.
Is kombucha available in South Africa?
In South Africa, you can buy the SCOBY from online sources like Takealot. Specialty stores like Green Heart Organics go a step further by providing you with a full starter kit that also includes a jar.
CraftyCultures also offers a starter kit. Overall you should be looking to spend between R 250 and R 350.
How can I make a SCOBY at home?
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add sugar, and stir until sugar completely dissolves. …
Pour kombucha into a 1-gallon-sized jar. Add room-temperature tea; do not add hot tea, as it will kill the good bacteria.
It will probably take 2 to 4 weeks for your SCOBY to form.
How long does a SCOBY last?
Storing Your Kombucha Scoby in the Fridge
The scoby then goes dormant and can be stored for up to 6 months. However, we have seen scobys forgotten in a corner of the fridge for more than a year that have come back to life without any problems. These little creatures are resilient!