Amazing Ancient Yeast (Advanced Program)
Spotlight English: Advanced
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The Benefits of Yeast
The first evidence of people using yeast comes from China. The ancient Chinese made a drink called kui. They used water, honey, rice and fruit. Drinks made with yeast had a lot of advantages. In ancient times, drinking water could make a person sick very easily. But alcohol kills many of the diseases that live in water. Many civilizations used this to their advantage.
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