Authorities ban street sales of kvas

March 24th, 2010

Kiev city authorities have banned the sale of kvas from barrels on the capital’s streets.

Kvas is a sweet low-alcohol beverage made from rye bread. It was commonly sold from giant blue and yellow tanks.

Authorities say the tanks do not meet acceptable standards of hygiene.

Kvas Barrel, Photo: Elke Wetzig

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