{"title":"ALCOHOL-FREE","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sin-alcohol","title":"BOMOFerments Kombucha","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBOMo was born from observation, curiosity, and a desire to create different, complex, and vibrant beverages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are a non-alcoholic fermented beverage project based in the Valparaíso Region of Chile, with kombucha as our first expression. We aim to develop beverages with their own identity, paying special attention to balance, aromas, flavors, and everything that happens when microorganisms, time, and ingredients work together. Behind BOMo is also a deep connection with the world of fermented beverages. My professional experience, as well as my background as a \u003cem\u003ebeer sommelier and beer and kombucha judge\u003c\/em\u003e, has influenced the way I develop each product: from the selection of raw materials to the creation of its sensory profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaw materials and artisanal production\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor BOMo, the raw material is not just an \u003cspan\u003eingredient: it is part of the identity of each ferment. Teas, herbs, flowers\u003c\/span\u003e, fruits, and other botanical elements are selected so that each contributes something recognizable to the final result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe work on a small scale and in an artisanal way, because we want to be able to observe and guide each fermentation. Kombucha is a living product, and its production requires time, care, and an understanding of the process. That natural variability is also part of what attracts us to fermentation. We seek to combine this artisanal craft with a technical and sensory approach, experimenting with ingredients and processes to create balanced, gastronomic beverages capable of offering an interesting alternative to those who want to enjoy themselves without alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin and territory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBOMo is based in the \u003cspan\u003eValparaíso Region\u003c\/span\u003e, a territory with great agricultural and botanical diversity. 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