Kvass
Kvass is a fermented beverage made from black or regular rye bread. The colour of the bread used contributes to the colour of the resulting drink. It is classified as a non-alcoholic drink by Russian and Ukrainian standards, as the alcohol content from fermentation is typically less than 1.2%. Generally, the alcohol content is low (0.05% - 1.0%). It is often flavoured with fruits such as strawberries and raisins, or with herbs such as mint. Kvass is also used for preparing a cold summertime soup called okroshka. It is especially popular in Russia and Ukraine, but also well-known throughout Belarus, Estonia, Poland, Latvia and Lithuania - as well as in other former Soviet states, such as Georgia, Kazakhstan and Armenia, where many kvass vendors sell the drink in the streets.[5] Kvass is also popular in Harbin and Xinjiang, China, where Russian culture is a strong influence. See also :
